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Which bus from Edinburgh to Reading is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Reading. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£41
tomorrow
£36
Sunday
£39
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
£38
Thursday
£43

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 10m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £41
FlixBus 18h 5m 21:20 Edinburgh Princes Street 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £49
FlixBus 18h 0m 21:25 Edinburgh Haymarket Station 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £49
FlixBus 12h 35m 20:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 09:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £53
FlixBus 18h 6m 07:19 Edinburgh Princes Street 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £73

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 10m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £36
FlixBus 17h 35m 07:50 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £41
FlixBus 17h 32m 07:53 Edinburgh Princes Street 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £41
FlixBus 17h 27m 07:58 Edinburgh Haymarket Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £41
FlixBus 18h 5m 21:20 Edinburgh Princes Street 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £43

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 35m 07:50 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £39
FlixBus 17h 32m 07:53 Edinburgh Princes Street 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £39
FlixBus 17h 27m 07:58 Edinburgh Haymarket Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £39
FlixBus 14h 10m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £39
FlixBus 18h 5m 21:20 Edinburgh Princes Street 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Reading via Manchester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      18h 0m
      0
      07:25
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      15:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      8h 25m
      0
      17:00
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      01:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 3h 50m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 18h 5m 21:20 Edinburgh Princes Street 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £38
FlixBus 18h 0m 21:25 Edinburgh Haymarket Station 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £38
FlixBus 18h 10m 07:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £40
FlixBus 18h 6m 07:19 Edinburgh Princes Street 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £40
FlixBus 18h 0m 07:25 Edinburgh Haymarket Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Reading via Manchester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      18h 0m
      0
      07:25
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      15:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      8h 25m
      0
      17:00
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      01:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 45m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £43
FlixBus 18h 10m 07:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £50
FlixBus 18h 6m 07:19 Edinburgh Princes Street 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £50
FlixBus 18h 5m 21:20 Edinburgh Princes Street 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £50
FlixBus 18h 0m 21:25 Edinburgh Haymarket Station 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Reading via Manchester, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      18h 0m
      0
      07:25
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      15:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      8h 25m
      0
      17:00
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      01:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Reading is £29 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Reading?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Reading. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Reading. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 coaches from Edinburgh to Reading, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Reading, with 20 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus that travel daily 8 times by bus from Edinburgh to Reading in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Reading bus ticket starting from £29!

Cheapest Bus £29
Fastest Bus 12h 35m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 8 Ø
Distance 520.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Reading?

Every day, 8 buses from 1 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£41
Saturday 06/12
£36
Sunday 07/12
£39
Monday 08/12
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£38
Thursday 11/12
£43
Friday 12/12
£46
Saturday 13/12
£36
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
£29
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
£44
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £36, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Reading. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £43.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Reading, with £36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £38.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Edinburgh to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Reading are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Reading?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Reading timetable.

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Reading

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Reading:

Cheapest Price £36
Fastest Coach 12h 35m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 02/12/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Reading

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Reading. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Reading.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Reading

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Reading. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Reading bus

How much does a Edinburgh Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Reading bus trip is available from £29 and takes 14h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Reading?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £29 to £74. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Reading.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Reading is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Reading is provided by FlixBus and takes 12h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Edinburgh at 07:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Reading can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Reading from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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