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 - £130 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuchars to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £110 - £340.

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, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 41m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the Leuchars to Reading bus arrive?

Leuchars to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuchars to Reading?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Leuchars to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 41m
£158–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
15h 23m
£81–123
Drive 428.4 mi
1. Drive from Leuchars to Readingcar 428.4 mi
7h 42m
£107–154
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 35m
£100–324
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 56m
£161–327
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 11m
£123–184
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 53m
£126–407
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 33m
£115–340
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 8m
£89–251
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 36m
£85–198
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 23m
£116–256
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 36m
£96–193

Leuchars to Reading by train and subway

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6h 41mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.4 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Leuchars, Scotland and Reading, England?

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Bunyan's Place to Reading RailAir via Railway Station, Overgate, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 15h 23m.

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