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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Reading

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29

train journeys
per day

323

miles (521 kms)

5hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 01:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Reading is approximately 323 miles (521 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 49 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, GWR, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 13 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Edinburgh Waverley to Reading

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:40
    5 hrs 13 mins2 changes
    10:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:48
    6 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    11:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:26
    5 hrs 45 mins2 changes
    12:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:00
    5 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    12:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:30
    5 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    12:58
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:00
    5 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    13:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:30
    5 hrs 41 mins2 changes
    14:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:00
    5 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    14:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:24
    5 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    14:55
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:30
    5 hrs 41 mins2 changes
    15:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:00
    5 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    15:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:30
    5 hrs 41 mins2 changes
    16:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:00
    5 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    16:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:24
    5 hrs 29 mins2 changes
    16:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:30
    5 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    16:58
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:00
    5 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    17:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:30
    5 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    17:58
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:00
    5 hrs 57 mins2 changes
    18:57
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:30
    5 hrs 29 mins2 changes
    18:59
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:00
    5 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    19:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Reading
    Edinburgh Waverley to Reading

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
AddressEdinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:05.

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Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading 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. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, GWR, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Reading.

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