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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Largs is to bus via Leicester which costs £65 - £120 and takes 15h 39m.

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 6m and costs £65 - £230.

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 Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

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 Stafford and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Reading to Largs?

The distance between Reading and Largs is 436 miles. The road distance is 404.2 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 33m and costs £55 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m 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 33m and costs £55 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Reading to Largs bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Largs train arrive?

Reading to Largs train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Reading to Largs?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Largs is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 496+ hotels available in Largs.

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

There are 11 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 Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largs
8h 33m
£58–390
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 School Street901 / ...
12h 27m
£82–121
Drive 401.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Largs401.8 mi
7h 13m
£99–143
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
5h 25m
£100–322
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Asda
3. Take the bus from Asda to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street901 / ...
15h 39m
£70–114
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
5h 36m
£113–342
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
6h 4m
£69–162
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
5h 6m
£67–225
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
5h 56m
£72–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largs
6h 19m
£102–300
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
6h 12m
£75–200

Reading to Largs by train

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Distance: 433.3 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Largs via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to School Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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