The average bus between Edinburgh and Reading services takes 11h 23m and the fastest bus takes 10h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Reading services. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh and Reading services. The earliest departure is at 9:25 PM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Reading services at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 11h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Reading services? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Reading services. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Reading services station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
Edinburgh to Reading services bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Reading services bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Reading services is 523.1 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Reading services via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, Blagrave Street, and Amners Farm Road in around 11h 47m.