What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Reading is to bus and train which costs £55 - £140 and takes 13h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Reading?

The distance between Aberdeen and Reading is 441 miles. The road distance is 500.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Reading without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 44m and costs £90 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Aberdeen to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Reading bus from?

Aberdeen to Reading bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Reading train from?

Aberdeen to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Reading?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Reading is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 44m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Reading bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Reading bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Reading train arrive?

Aberdeen to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Reading is 500 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Aberdeen to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberdeen to Reading?

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Aberdeen to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Aberdeen to Reading by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 54m
£88–291
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn11
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
13h 48m
£59–133
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 44m
£92–240
Drive 497.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Readingcar 497.6 mi
8h 42m
£122–176
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4h 49m
£59–242
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
4h 54m
£102–373
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 25m
£81–235
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 43m
£77–331
Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DND - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 28m
£113–380
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 50m
£170–560
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
15h 20m
£66–141

Aberdeen to Reading by train and subway

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.9 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 15h 20m.

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