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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Reading is to bus and fly and train which costs £70 - £180 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Reading is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs £65 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Reading. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Wick and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Wick to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Reading via Inverness, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Wick to Reading?

The distance between Wick and Reading is 723 miles. The road distance is 634.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 49m and costs £200 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 12h 49m to get from Wick to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Reading bus from?

Wick to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Wick to Reading train from?

Wick to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.

Train or bus from Wick to Reading?

The best way to get from Wick to Reading is to train which takes 14h 21m and costs £250 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £280 and takes 19h 13m.

Where does the Wick to Reading bus arrive?

Wick to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Wick to Reading train arrive?

Wick to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Wick to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Reading is 634 miles. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Wick to Reading.

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
12h 49m
£201–340
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane WIC - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 24m
£69–292
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
14h 38m
£190–349
Drive 630.6 mi
1. Drive from Wick to Readingcar 630.6 mi
11h 24m
£154–222
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 56m
£85–330
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
14h 21m
£252–440
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
17h
£220–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
19h 13m
£101–273
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
8h 37m
£73–180
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
8h 14m
£90–225
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
10h 21m
£151–413
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
11h 22m
£126–288

Wick to Reading by bus, train, and subway

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12h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 718.9 mi
Duration: 12h 49m

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

You can take a train from Wick to Reading via Inverness, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 14h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Reading RailAir via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 19h 13m.

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