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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Reading

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$1,012.62
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Coventry
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$164.55–$405.05
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$189.87–$430.36

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Coventry to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$62.02–$151.89
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$82.28
Train from Birmingham International to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$24.05

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Liverpool Street station to Paddington
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.16–$5.32

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Reading is to fly and subway and train which costs $51.09 - $206.52 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs $65.22 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Reading. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Reading?

The distance between Edinburgh and Reading is 689 km. The road distance is 619 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $206.52 - $336.96 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Edinburgh to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Reading bus from?

Edinburgh to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Reading train from?

Edinburgh to Reading train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Reading?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Reading is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $206.52 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $152.17 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Reading bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Reading?

It is currently 04:19 at both, Edinburgh and Reading.

Where does the Edinburgh to Reading train arrive?

Edinburgh to Reading train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Reading is 619 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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