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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Braemar is to bus which costs £70 - £150 and takes 17h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Braemar is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs £100 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Braemar?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Braemar. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Braemar via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

How far is it from Reading to Braemar?

The distance between Reading and Braemar is 514 miles. The road distance is 473 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Braemar without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 49m and costs £65 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Reading to Braemar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Braemar bus from?

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

Where does the Reading to Braemar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Braemar?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Braemar is 473 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Reading to Braemar.

Where can I stay near Braemar?

There are 133+ hotels available in Braemar.

Reading to Braemar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Braemar 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Braemarbus
6h 7m
£107–344
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
4. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus
5. Take the bus from Dundee station to Braemarbus
18h 20m
£37–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Braemarbus
10h 49m
£66–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Braemarbus
17h 57m
£74–148
Drive 470.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Braemarcar 470.2 mi
8h 25m
£115–166
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Braemarbus
6h 40m
£58–175
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Braemarbus
6h 51m
£129–345
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Braemarbus
8h 6m
£127–357
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Braemarbus
8h 23m
£117–377

Reading to Braemar by train and bus

14Weekly Services

10h 49mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.6 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Braemar via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 17h 57m.

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