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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    5h 31m
    £83–150

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 423 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus bus X40
    12h 54m
    £32–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Ukxn10
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    11h 12m
    £53–116

  4. Drive 378.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Readingcar car 378.5 mi
    6h 52m
    £93–134

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 2m
    £92–270

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    7h 7m
    £58–255

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 14m
    £114–296

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    4h 52m
    £64–164

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 28m
    £80–216

  10. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    4h 23m
    £104–240

  11. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 47m
    £80–194

  12. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    4h 57m
    £58–184

Edinburgh to Reading by train and subway

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon Without in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 11h 12m.

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