Reading to Edinburgh train
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Train schedule Reading to Edinburgh
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Fastest train times from Reading to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
5 h 49 m
Average
6 h 16 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
521 km
Of the 9 trains that leave Reading for Edinburgh every day 9 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 Reading to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 322 miles |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 38 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £131 (€148) |
 | Train frequency | 11 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway |
Trains from Reading to Edinburgh cover the 322 miles long route taking on average 5 h 38 min with our travel partners like Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 11 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £81, but the average price of train tickets is £131. Travellers depart most frequently from Reading and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Train providers: CrossCountry trains Reading to Edinburgh
Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets to Edinburgh from Reading from £81 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Reading and Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Looking to travel by train from Reading to Edinburgh? Omio can help you find that perfect journey with CrossCountry. Check Omio to see current CrossCountry train timetables, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Reading to Edinburgh train and book CrossCountry tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train to Edinburgh from Reading, you can expect to travel 322 miles (520 km) one-way with CrossCountry. If you search for trains between Reading and Edinburgh in the Omio app, you can check if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with CrossCountry, we do the work for you to get you safely to Edinburgh from Reading. Book that perfect Reading to Edinburgh train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with CrossCountry!
Reading to Edinburgh train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 4 h 17 min
- CrossCountry frequency: 10 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Reading to Edinburgh
When taking the train to Edinburgh from Reading, you can choose to depart from train stations like Reading, Reading West and Reading. Your route can end in train stations such as Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Reading and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Reading, located approximately 0.2 miles (420 m) from the city centre of Reading. The most popular arrival train station in Edinburgh, called Edinburgh Waverley, is located around 0.4 miles (659 m) away from its city centre.
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