The average bus between Reading and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 12h 56m and the fastest bus takes 12h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Reading and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 7:01 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? 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 Reading to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
Reading to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Reading and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 523.7 km. The road distance is 708 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Edinburgh Airport via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and St Andrew Square in around 12h 31m.