The average bus between Linlithgow and Reading takes 11h 57m and the fastest bus takes 11h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:47 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 11h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
Linlithgow to Reading bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Linlithgow to Reading bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Linlithgow to Reading bus tickets online with Midland Bluebird, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Linlithgow and Reading is 531.5 km. The road distance is 708 km.
You can take a bus from Cross to Reading RailAir via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 11h 58m.