Reading to Edinburgh by Train
Traveling by train to Edinburgh from Reading is usually a pleasant, relaxing and scenic journey.
As with all rail travel in the United Kingdom unless you book your ticket far in advance the price of your train ticket to Edinburgh from Reading could be rather costly, especially if you book to travel during peak times.
However, by using this journey planner to check train times and compare Reading to Edinburgh train ticket prices, even just before you travel, you could still find availability of the cheapest advance fare train tickets, more so if you are able to change your departure time to be a few minutes earlier or later.
Reading to Edinburgh Train Timetables
Both personalised and comprehensive train timetables for trains operating between Reading and Edinburgh may be viewed and downloaded here.
Edinburgh Train Stations
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is served by several key train stations
- Edinburgh Waverley is the largest and busiest. Located in the city center between the Old and New Towns, Waverley is a major transport hub, connecting Edinburgh to London, Glasgow, and other UK cities via services like LNER, Avanti West Coast, and ScotRail.
- Haymarket Station, west of the city center, is the second-largest station, primarily serving commuter routes to Fife, Glasgow, and the Edinburgh suburbs. It’s a vital stop for travelers heading to Edinburgh Airport via tram.
- Edinburgh Gateway, near the airport, provides seamless transfers between trains and trams, improving access to air travel and destinations like Fife.
- Smaller stations, such as Brunstane and Newcraighall, serve the southeastern suburbs, while Edinburgh Park caters to business travelers in the city’s financial district.
IMPORTANT: If you use this journey planner to book your Reading to Edinburgh train journey your ticket will include travel on any other trains, including the London Underground, that you may need take to reach your final destination. You will not need to purchase any additional tickets.
Reading Station Information
As your train journey to Edinburgh begins in Reading you may find the following additional information useful:
Train Operators Serving Reading
Facilities at Reading Railway Station:
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
- Waiting Rooms
- Shops
- Cafes
- Wifi
Car Parking at Reading Train Station
- Station Car Park (pay), Oracle Shopping Centre Car Park
Reading Station Address
- Station Approach, Reading, RG1 1LZ
