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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Reading is to train and fly which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Reading is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Union Square Bus Station, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Reading. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Reading via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Elgin to Reading?

The distance between Elgin and Reading is 505 miles. The road distance is 540.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Reading without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Elgin to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Reading bus from?

Elgin to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Reading?

The best way to get from Elgin to Reading is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 18h 17m.

Where does the Elgin to Reading bus arrive?

Elgin to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Reading is 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Elgin to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Elgin to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Elgin to Reading by train, plane, 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.

Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin 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
4h 23m
£82–291
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
6h 9m
£56–170
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
10h 3m
£95–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
18h 17m
£77–139
Drive 537.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Readingcar 537.6 mi
9h 47m
£130–188
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 12m
£88–314
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 25m
£64–152
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 1m
£81–179
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
6h 10m
£89–370
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 50m
£70–247
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
10h 54m
£96–440
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
12h 45m
£79–670

Elgin to Reading by bus

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18h 17mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Reading via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Union Square Bus Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 18h 17m.

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