Trains to Reading from Edinburgh (Waverley)
| First train | 04:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:45 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 5h 21m | |
| Distance | 323 miles (520 km) | |
| Frequency | 76 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, London Overground, Lumo, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
What are the train times from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Reading?
Get from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Reading in as little as 5 hours 21 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.
The average train journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Reading takes around 8 hours 12 minutes. There are around 76 trains that operate on this route daily.
As there are no direct trains between Edinburgh (Waverley) and Reading, you'll need to make 1 change.
London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and Lumo trains run on this route.
Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.
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