Edinburgh to Reading train
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Train schedule Edinburgh to Reading
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Reading
Fastest Journey
5 h 41 m
Average
6 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
521 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh for Reading every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Reading
 | Distance | 322 miles (520 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 41 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £84 (€93) |
 | Train frequency | 5 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from Edinburgh to Reading cover the 322 miles (520 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 41 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £84, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £61. Travellers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Reading.
Train providers: CrossCountry trains Edinburgh to Reading
CrossCountry trains will get you between Edinburgh and Reading from £61. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Reading from Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Find cheap tickets for CrossCountry trains between Edinburgh and Reading on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Edinburgh to Reading train timetable from CrossCountry, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 322 miles (520 km) journey between Edinburgh and Reading, including information on luggage policy and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains from Edinburgh to Reading in the Omio app, you can check to see if the CrossCountry trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. Check the CrossCountry train timetable for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Reading from Edinburgh and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train from Edinburgh to Reading with CrossCountry!
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Reading
There are a few train stations in Edinburgh to start your journey from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. In Reading you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Reading, Reading West and Reading.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Reading.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (659 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Reading, located 0.2 miles (420 m) away from the city centre.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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