There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Montrose by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain
7h 56m£175–318Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus
- Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Montrose High Streetbus
15h 36m£82–246Drive 461.6 mi
- Drive from Reading to Montrosecar 461.6 mi
8h 22m£114–165Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Montrosetrain
5h 8m£94–400Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Montrosetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
9h 36m£282–392Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Dundeetrain
- Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Montrose High Streetbus
10h 53m£164–256Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Montrosetrain
5h 58m£84–240Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Montrosetrain
6h 4m£113–363Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
- Take the train from Dundee to Montrosetrain
5h 13m£124–329Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Montrosetrain
6h 33m£139–466Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Montrosetrain
6h 56m£102–292
Reading to Montrose by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Montrose is to bus which costs £80 - £250 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Montrose is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £90 - £400.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Montrose High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, George Street and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Montrose via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Reading and Montrose is 520 miles. The road distance is 464.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Montrose without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £170 - £320.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Reading to Montrose, including transfers.
Reading to Montrose bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Montrose train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Montrose is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £250 and takes 15h 36m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Montrose, Scotland?
You can take a train from Reading to Montrose via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Montrose High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, Dundee station, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 15h 36m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dundee Riverside Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–260
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Montrose bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Montrose train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Montrose is 464 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Reading to Montrose.
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