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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Reading is to bus which costs £85 - £150 and takes 18h 21m.

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 39m and costs £70 - £320.

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 Elgin station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Union Square Bus Station, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.

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 Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Elgin to Reading?

The distance between Elgin and Reading is 495 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 11h 39m and costs £250 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 Ember, depart from Elgin 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 11h 39m and costs £250 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 18h 21m.

Where does the Elgin to Reading bus arrive?

Elgin to Reading bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Reading is 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Elgin to Reading.

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

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

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

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
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
£87–324
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
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 20m
£67–181
Train
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
11h 39m
£258–481
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
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 21m
£88–146
Drive 537.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Readingcar 537.6 mi
9h 49m
£133–192
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 39m
£72–317
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
4h 57m
£78–216
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
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 14m
£72–188
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 4m
£129–283
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 40m
£93–263
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Readingtrain
11h 51m
£216–410
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
12h 55m
£300–438

Elgin to Reading by train

6Weekly Trains

11h 39mAverage Duration

£258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.5 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to Reading RailAir via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 18h 21m.

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