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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Reading Stations

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27

train journeys
per day

323

miles (521 kms)

5hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 23:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Reading Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Reading Stations is approximately 323 miles (521 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 4 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading Stations.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 26 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Reading Stations Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:40
    5 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:48
    6 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    11:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:26
    5 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    5 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    5 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    13:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    5 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:24
    5 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    14:55
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    5 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    15:51
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:00
    5 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    16:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:24
    5 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    16:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    5 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    17:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    5 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    18:57
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    19:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:00
    5 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    19:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    5 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    19:56
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:00
    5 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    20:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    21:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading Stations

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:25.

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Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Edinburgh Waverley & Reading Stations. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading Stations.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading Stations, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.