What is the cheapest way to get from Leuchars to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Leuchars to Reading is to bus which costs £80 - £260 and takes 13h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuchars to Reading is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £100 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Leuchars and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuchars to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Bunyan's Place and arriving at Reading RailAir via Overgate, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Leuchars and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Leuchars to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leuchars and arriving at Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Leuchars to Reading?

The distance between Leuchars and Reading is 481 miles. The road distance is 430.9 miles.

How do I travel from Leuchars to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Leuchars to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £160 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Leuchars to Reading?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Leuchars to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuchars to Reading bus from?

Leuchars to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Leuchars to Reading train from?

Leuchars to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leuchars station.

Train or bus from Leuchars to Reading?

The best way to get from Leuchars to Reading is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £260 and takes 13h 47m.

Where does the Leuchars to Reading bus arrive?

Leuchars to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Leuchars to Reading train arrive?

Leuchars to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Leuchars to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuchars to Reading is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Leuchars to Reading.

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Leuchars to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 39m
£163–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
13h 47m
£83–255
Drive 428.4 mi
1. Drive from Leuchars to Readingcar 428.4 mi
7h 42m
£106–153
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 38m
£102–330
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
8h 53m
£186–373
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Dundee to Birmingham Internationaltrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 9m
£158–254
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 57m
£128–433
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 11m
£91–259
Fly Dundee Riverside Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DND - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 41m
£116–310
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 40m
£92–209
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 30m
£121–269
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
5h 37m
£102–204

Leuchars to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 478.4 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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You can take a train from Leuchars to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Bunyan's Place to Reading RailAir via Railway Station, Overgate, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 13h 47m.

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