The average bus between Falkirk and Reading takes 12h 21m and the fastest bus takes 12h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk to Reading. 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 Falkirk and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:21 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Reading. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Reading station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Falkirk to Reading bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.
Falkirk to Reading bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Falkirk and Reading is 538.2 km. The road distance is 721 km.
You can take a bus from Weir Street to Reading RailAir via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 12h 33m.