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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Largs is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Largs is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Largs?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Largs. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at School Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Largs?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Largs. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Largs via Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Reading to Largs?

The distance between Reading and Largs is 436 miles. The road distance is 404.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Largs without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £65 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Reading to Largs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Largs bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Largs train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Largs?

The best way to get from Reading to Largs is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Reading to Largs bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Largs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Largs?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Largs is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Reading to Largs.

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

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Where can I stay near Largs?

There are 513+ hotels available in Largs.

Reading to Largs - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Largs by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
8h 30m
£65–263
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
14h 40m
£43–101
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 594
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
11h 53m
£61–124
Drive 402.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Largscar 402.3 mi
7h 17m
£99–142
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
5h 26m
£112–313
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
5h 36m
£120–282
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
6h 3m
£63–165
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
5h 5m
£53–195
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
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
5h 56m
£87–174
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
6h 26m
£121–311

Reading to Largs by train

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Distance: 433.3 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Largs via Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to School Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 53m.

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