Reading (Station) to Edinburgh Buses

Reading (Station) to Edinburgh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading (Station) and Edinburgh takes 11h 37m and the fastest bus takes 10h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading (Station) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 37m
Duration: 417 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via London

best

Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...

10h 48m

£68–135

Reading (Station) to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Reading (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:56 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
11h 29m • 2 changes
8:26 PM → 7:15 AM
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10h 49m • 2 changes
10:03 PM → 8:15 AM
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10h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 8:50 PM
12h 29m • 2 changes
7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
11h 24m • 2 changes
8:33 PM → 7:15 AM
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10h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 8:50 PM
12h 29m • 2 changes
7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
11h 24m • 2 changes
8:33 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 8:50 PM
12h 29m • 2 changes
7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
11h 24m • 2 changes
8:33 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 8:50 PM
12h 29m • 2 changes
7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
11h 24m • 2 changes
8:33 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 6:50 PM
12h 55m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 8:50 PM
13h 9m • 2 changes
7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
11h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 6:35 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 8:50 PM
12h 45m • 2 changes
6:50 PM → 5:20 AM
Arrives next day
11h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading (Station) to Edinburgh? 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.

Reading (Station) to Edinburgh buses

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Reading (Station) to Edinburgh bus times

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:56 PM → 6:25 AMArrives next day

8:26 PM → 7:15 AMArrives next day

10:03 PM → 8:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM

8:21 AM → 8:50 PM

7:01 PM → 6:25 AMArrives next day

8:33 PM → 7:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM

8:21 AM → 8:50 PM

7:01 PM → 6:25 AMArrives next day

8:33 PM → 7:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM

8:21 AM → 8:50 PM

7:01 PM → 6:25 AMArrives next day

8:33 PM → 7:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM

8:21 AM → 8:50 PM

7:01 PM → 6:25 AMArrives next day

8:33 PM → 7:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM

5:55 AM → 6:50 PM

7:41 AM → 8:50 PM

7:01 PM → 6:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:35 PM

5:55 AM → 6:35 PM

8:05 AM → 8:50 PM

6:50 PM → 5:20 AMArrives next day

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5

Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2

Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station

Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Station

Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station

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Bus trips from Reading (Station)

Bus trips to Edinburgh

Alternative transport options

6:56 PM → 6:25 AM
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8:26 PM → 7:15 AM
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10:03 PM → 8:15 AM
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7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day

8:33 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day

7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day

8:33 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day

7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day

8:33 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day

7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day

8:33 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day

7:01 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day

6:50 PM → 5:20 AM
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