The average bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Reading takes 10h 44m and the fastest bus takes 10h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Hanover Street and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Reading bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Reading bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Reading is 523.7 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal to Reading RailAir via Hanover Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 11h 26m.