The average bus between Reading and Falkirk takes 12h 55m and the fastest bus takes 12h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. 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 Falkirk at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Falkirk station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Reading to Falkirk bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Falkirk bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at St Andrew`s Church station.
The distance between Reading and Falkirk is 538.2 km. The road distance is 745 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to St Andrew`s Church via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 13h 36m.