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How to get fromDundee to Readingby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Dundee to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 52m
    £89–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    13h 50m
    £57–136

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 595
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    12h
    £78–130

  4. Drive 433.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Readingcar car 433.8 mi
    7h 38m
    £107–154

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 48m
    £121–357

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    8h 18m
    £64–330

  7. Fly Dundee Riverside Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DND - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 7m
    £123–358

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 6m
    £129–329

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    5h 43m
    £80–197

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 20m
    £96–249

  11. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ABZ - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 24m
    £105–431

  12. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    5h 50m
    £73–217

Dundee to Reading by train and subway

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Dundee to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 12h.

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