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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Elgin is to train and fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs £80 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Braelossie Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Elgin via Paddington, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Elgin?

The distance between Reading and Elgin is 517 miles. The road distance is 540.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Elgin without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 18m and costs £100 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Reading to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Elgin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Elgin?

The best way to get from Reading to Elgin is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 18m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 11m.

Where does the Reading to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Elgin is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Reading to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 389+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

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

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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 Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Stationbus
5h 41m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 28m
£65–179
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
10h 18m
£105–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus E9
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie Placebus E7
17h 11m
Drive 537.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Elgincar 537.1 mi
9h 44m
£132–190
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 2m
£82–343
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 Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Stationbus
6h 12m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 25m
£77–213
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Stationbus
6h 9m
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
12h 12m
£271–360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
15h 28m
£110–142

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Reading to Elgin.

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Distance: 514.1 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Elgin via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Braelossie Place via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 17h 11m.

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