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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Edinburgh takes 21h 10m and the fastest bus takes 10h 59m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Reading to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 10m
Duration
433 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Reading to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run twice a week between Reading and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:26 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 21h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    RailAirFlixBus10h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    RailAirFlixBus31h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 432.6 mi
  • Duration: 21h 10m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 55m.

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