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Bathgate to Reading train route details

First train
First train
05:45
Last train
Last train
23:17
Departure city
Departure city
Bathgate
Arrival station
Arrival station
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
6h 36m
Distance
Distance
524 km
Price
Price
IDR 1,237,507.00*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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23:19
11h 40m, 2 change
Bathgate
10:59
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Reading
ScotRailLNER
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Fares from Bathgate to Reading usually average around IDR 1,237,507.00, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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