The average bus between Reading and Dunfermline takes 12h 12m and the fastest bus takes 11h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Dunfermline. 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 Reading and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 7:01 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Dunfermline? 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 Reading to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Reading to Dunfermline bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Dunfermline bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Reading and Dunfermline is 538.5 km. The road distance is 725 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 12h 58m.