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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Inverness is to train and fly which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Union Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Inverness via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Reading to Inverness?

The distance between Reading and Inverness is 483 miles. The road distance is 534.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £130 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Reading to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Inverness?

The best way to get from Reading to Inverness is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £130 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Reading to Inverness bus arrive?

Reading to Inverness bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Inverness train arrive?

Reading to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham International station.

Can I drive from Reading to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Inverness is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Reading to Inverness.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Inverness 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
4h 34m
£71–314
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
5h 7m
£60–152
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
9h 57m
£135–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
14h 10m
Drive 531.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Inverness531.1 mi
9h 14m
£130–187
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5h 8m
£69–215
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
6h 51m
£105–359
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5h 5m
£71–313
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
7h 46m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M90
11h 27m
£85–324
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham InternationalBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
12h 15m
£95–169

Reading to Inverness by train and subway

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9h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 480.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Inverness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Union Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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