The cheapest and fastest trains from Scarborough to Reading
Cheapest price
£256
Average price
£256
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scarborough to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scarborough to Reading will cost around £256 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £256.
To travel from Scarborough to Reading you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Scarborough to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Reading trains for today, Wednesday 18 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:54 Scarborough | 5h11 | 19:05 Reading | 1 change | |
| Thursday 19 March | |||||
![]() | 05:43 Scarborough | 5h22 | 11:05 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:48 Scarborough | 5h21 | 13:09 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:54 Scarborough | 5h12 | 15:06 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:54 Scarborough | 5h20 | 17:14 Reading | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scarborough to Reading
Take a train from Scarborough to Reading and enjoy the approximately 316 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 20:54.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: LNER from Scarborough to Reading trainsLNER trains will get you between Scarborough and Reading. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Scarborough to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Scarborough and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up /Drop off at the service bus stops on the main road outside of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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