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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Reading is to fly and train which costs £55 - £170 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs £70 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Reading. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Reading. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Inverness to Reading?

The distance between Inverness and Reading is 483 miles. The road distance is 533.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Reading without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs £140 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Inverness to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Reading bus from?

Inverness to Reading bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Reading train from?

Inverness to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Reading?

The best way to get from Inverness to Reading is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs £140 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 34m.

Where does the Inverness to Reading bus arrive?

Inverness to Reading bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Reading train arrive?

Inverness to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Reading is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Inverness to Reading.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 58m
£74–300
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4h 59m
£59–164
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
8h 55m
£149–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 595
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
13h 34m
Drive 530.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Readingcar 530.8 mi
9h 17m
£130–188
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 31m
£81–216
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
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
6h 35m
£103–343
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
4h 55m
£62–259
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 24m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
10h 57m
£73–275
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
11h 40m
£94–178

Inverness to Reading by train and subway

7Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 480.5 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 13h 34m.

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