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What is the best way to travel from Reading to Edinburgh?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Edinburgh from Reading. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 40m
£38
£71
12
Train
5h 23m
£75
£88
12
Flight
1h 25m
£95
£252
32

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Reading?

You can reach Edinburgh with just £38 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £43
Monday
from £48
Tuesday
from £38
Wednesday
from £43
Thursday
from £79
Friday
from £69
Saturday
from £48

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    15:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    11h 25m
    0
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    15h 28m
    0
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:18
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    19:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £117
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £133
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 40m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £191
  • Aer Lingus
    14h 5m
    0
    18:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    08:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £196

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £63
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    20:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £66
  • National Express
    12h 35m
    0
    06:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £70
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • British Airways
    1h 30m
    0
    17:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    18:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £128
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    21:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £141
  • Aer Lingus
    11h 5m
    0
    20:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £247
  • Aer Lingus
    14h 5m
    0
    17:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £255

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    06:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    17h 21m
    0
    23:59
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £64
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    20:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £66
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    07:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    09:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £134
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    06:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £165
  • Aer Lingus
    12h 0m
    0
    07:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £280
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 55m
    0
    07:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    14:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £290

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    06:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • National Express
    11h 40m
    0
    08:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £60
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    04:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £74
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • British Airways
    1h 30m
    0
    16:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    18:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £144
  • Loganair
    7h 45m
    0
    08:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    16:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £149
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £153
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 10m
    0
    07:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    13:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £238

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    20:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £79
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    08:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £88
  • National Express
    13h 0m
    0
    19:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    08:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £120
  • National Express
    11h 50m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £170
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • British Airways
    1h 30m
    0
    13:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    15:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £97
  • Eurowings
    5h 55m
    0
    08:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    14:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £130
  • Vueling Airlines
    22h 15m
    0
    18:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    17:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £178
  • Lufthansa
    5h 55m
    0
    08:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    14:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £285

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • National Express
    17h 21m
    0
    23:59
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £78
  • FlixBus
    15h 28m
    0
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:18
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
  • FlixBus
    15h 34m
    0
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:24
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £94
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £97
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 40m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £167
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    13h 45m
    0
    06:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    19:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £380
  • Iberia
    7h 10m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    17:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £544

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    12h 20m
    0
    06:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £60
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £63
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    15:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 34m
    0
    13:01
    Reading
    Central Station
    18:35
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £75
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 23m
    0
    13:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    18:41
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £75
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 43m
    0
    13:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    19:31
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £75
  • CrossCountry
    6h 54m
    0
    08:15
    Reading
    Central Station
    15:09
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £100
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £95
  • Aer Lingus
    11h 5m
    0
    20:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £190
  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 20m
    0
    20:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £216
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    13h 55m
    0
    06:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £470

What are the fastest trips from Reading to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Reading in just 1h 25m with a Flight from British Airways. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 25m
Monday
from 1h 25m
Tuesday
from 1h 25m
Wednesday
from 1h 25m
Thursday
from 1h 30m
Friday
from 1h 25m
Saturday
from 1h 25m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    19:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £117
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £133
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 40m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £191
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    5h 10m
    0
    13:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £282
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    11h 25m
    0
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • National Express
    11h 25m
    0
    08:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    20:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    15:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    21:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £141
  • British Airways
    1h 30m
    0
    17:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    18:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £128
  • Aer Lingus
    11h 5m
    0
    20:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £247
  • Finnair
    13h 20m
    0
    18:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Finnair
    Economy
    from £626
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    20:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £66
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £63
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    20:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £72

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    07:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    09:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £134
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    06:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £165
  • Loganair
    6h 30m
    0
    14:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    21:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £513
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 55m
    0
    07:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    14:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £290
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    20:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £66
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    20:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    06:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £153
  • British Airways
    1h 30m
    0
    16:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    18:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £144
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 10m
    0
    07:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    13:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £238
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 55m
    0
    07:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    14:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £238
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    11h 40m
    0
    08:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £60
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    06:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    04:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £74

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • British Airways
    1h 30m
    0
    13:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    15:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £97
  • Eurowings
    5h 55m
    0
    08:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    14:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £130
  • Lufthansa
    5h 55m
    0
    08:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    14:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £285
  • Vueling Airlines
    22h 15m
    0
    18:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    17:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £178
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    08:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £88
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    20:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £79
  • National Express
    11h 50m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £170
  • National Express
    13h 0m
    0
    19:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    08:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £120

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £97
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 40m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £167
  • Iberia
    7h 10m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    17:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £544
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    13h 45m
    0
    06:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    19:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £380
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    11h 25m
    0
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £95
  • FlixBus
    15h 28m
    0
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:18
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
  • FlixBus
    15h 34m
    0
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:24
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £94

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £95
  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 20m
    0
    20:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £216
  • Aer Lingus
    11h 5m
    0
    20:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £190
  • Turkish Airlines
    11h 25m
    0
    22:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £491
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 23m
    0
    13:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    18:41
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £75
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 34m
    0
    13:01
    Reading
    Central Station
    18:35
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £75
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 43m
    0
    13:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    19:31
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £75
  • CrossCountry
    6h 52m
    0
    09:15
    Reading
    Central Station
    16:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £115
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £63
  • National Express
    12h 20m
    0
    06:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £60
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    15:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Reading to Edinburgh

What are the most popular stations in Reading and Edinburgh?

In Reading, you will usually depart from Central Station, West or Station North Interchange, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at Waverley Train Station, Haymarket Coach Stop or Princes Street, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Reading? With 10 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Reading and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £38 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from British Airways: you will get to Edinburgh in just 1h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Reading and Edinburgh are National Express, FlixBus and British Airways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Reading and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Lower Earley or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Farnborough Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Reading to Edinburgh?

The most popular companies between Reading and Edinburgh, are National Express, FlixBus and British Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry

Airlines: British Airways, Aer Lingus, Swiss International Air Lines and 7 more.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Reading to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Reading to Edinburgh

How can I reach Edinburgh from Reading?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Reading.

How far is Edinburgh from Reading?

The distance between Reading and Edinburgh is 520.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Reading and Edinburgh?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 18 kgs, a car 88 kgs, and a flight 128 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Reading to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh with just £38 by taking a Bus from National Express.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 1h 25m with a Flight from British Airways.

More routes to Reading and to Edinburgh

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Reading and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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