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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs £85 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Aberdeen via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Reading to Aberdeen?

The distance between Reading and Aberdeen is 441 miles. The road distance is 500.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 25m and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Reading to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Aberdeen bus from?

Reading to Aberdeen bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Aberdeen train from?

Reading to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Reading to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 25m and costs £90 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Reading to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Reading to Aberdeen bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Aberdeen train arrive?

Reading to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Aberdeen is 500 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Reading to Aberdeen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Aberdeen 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
4h 13m
£89–314
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
4h 52m
£56–252
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
8h 25m
£92–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street StationElizabeth
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
15h
£62–167
Drive 497.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Aberdeen497.3 mi
8h 40m
£122–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
4h 39m
£100–279
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LTN - ABZ
4h 57m
£63–245
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
6h 40m
£105–339
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)LHR - DND
3. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeen
5h 45m
£110–407
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 14m
£258–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
16h 30m
£67–138

Reading to Aberdeen by train and subway

132Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Aberdeen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Union Square Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 16h 30m.

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