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09/06/2026
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Reading to Cairnryan by train

The journey from Reading to Cairnryan by train is 295.24 mi and takes 14 hrs 43 mins. There are 4 connections per day, with the first departure at 00:06 and the last at 21:50. It is possible to travel from Reading to Cairnryan by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 14 hrs 43 mins
Connection per Day 4
First Departure 00:06
Last Departure 21:50
Distance 295.24 mi
Departure Reading
Arrival Cairnryan
Carriers National Rail

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When travelling to Cairnryan by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Reading to Cairnryan CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
33.26kg
Bus
35.64kg
Flight
95.03kg
Car
76.02kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Reading to Cairnryan by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Reading and Cairnryan are 33.26kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Reading and Cairnryan? By taking the train between Reading and Cairnryan you will save 61.77kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 2.38kg compared to a bus and 42.76kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Reading and Cairnryan by train?
Reading to Cairnryan is 295.24 mi.
How long does the train between Reading and Cairnryan take?
Reading to Cairnryan is on average 14 hrs 43 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 11 hrs 17 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Reading to Cairnryan?
Reading to Cairnryan has 4 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Reading to Cairnryan leave?
The earliest train from Reading to Cairnryan departs at 00:06. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Reading to Cairnryan depart?
The latest train from Reading to Cairnryan departs at 21:50. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Reading to Cairnryan by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Reading and Cairnryan is 11 hrs 17 mins.
Is there a direct train from Reading to Cairnryan?
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and Cairnryan.
What are the CO2 emissions for Reading to Cairnryan by train?
The train journey from Reading to Cairnryan creates 33.26kg of CO2 emissions.

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