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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Reading is to bus and train which costs £30 - £140 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs £85 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Reading. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Scotland to Reading?

The distance between Scotland and Reading is 378 miles. The road distance is 383 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Scotland to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Reading bus from?

Scotland to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Reading train from?

Scotland to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Reading?

The best way to get from Scotland to Reading is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Scotland to Reading bus arrive?

Scotland to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to Reading train arrive?

Scotland to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Reading is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Scotland to Reading.

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

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

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

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

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Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 40m
£87–266
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 15m
£32–140
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 20m
£57–256
Drive 380.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Readingcar 380.8 mi
6h 36m
£94–135
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h
£92–270
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 52m
£91–292
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 8m
£75–192
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 28m
£80–216
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 58m
£74–300
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Staffordtrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 34m
£60–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 595
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 15m
£68–112

Scotland to Reading by train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 375.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Scotland and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 15m.

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