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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Falkirk is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £65 - £110 and takes 13h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Falkirk is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £95 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via London Heathrow Airport and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Falkirk?

The distance between Reading and Falkirk is 456 miles. The road distance is 389.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Reading to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Falkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Falkirk train from?

Reading to Falkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Reading to Falkirk is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Reading to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Falkirk train arrive?

Reading to Falkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Falkirk is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Reading to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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 Falkirk Grahamstontrain
6h 18m
£135–247
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
13h 57m
£67–106
Drive 387.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Falkirkcar 387.1 mi
6h 52m
£97–140
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 15m
£105–331
Train via Birmingham
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 Falkirk Grahamstontrain
7h 19m
£159–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
15h 27m
£71–250
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4h 14m
£98–367
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 58m
£67–168
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 39m
£117–319
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 55m
£81–206
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4h 53m
£77–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
6h 5m
£109–464

Reading to Falkirk by train and subway

194Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

£135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.8 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Falkirk Grahamston via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to St Andrew`s Church via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 13h 57m.

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