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Cheap bus tickets from Reading to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reading to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

FlixBus
03:40AM12h50
Reading
04:30PMEdinburgh
$671One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:00PM12h40
Reading
06:40AMEdinburgh
$971One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:10AM15h45
Reading
05:55PMEdinburgh
$1131One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:00PM12h40
Reading
05:40AMEdinburgh
$1131One-way
0 transfers

Reading to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, October 6
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
FlixBus03:40AM Reading12h50 04:30PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
National Express02:10AM Reading15h45 05:55PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
National Express05:00PM Reading12h40 05:40AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
National Express06:00PM Reading12h40 06:40AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Reading to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Fastest Journey

12 h 40 m

Average

13 h 28 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

521 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Reading for Edinburgh every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

National Express
05:00PM12h40
Reading
05:40AMEdinburgh
$1131One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:00PM12h40
Reading
06:40AMEdinburgh
$971One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:40AM12h50
Reading
04:30PMEdinburgh
$671One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:10AM15h45
Reading
05:55PMEdinburgh
$1131One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Reading to Edinburgh

distanceDistance322 miles (520 km)
durationAverage bus duration12 h 5 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$90 (€77)
frequencyBus frequency1 a day
changesDirect busNo
carriersBus providersNational Express, FlixBus or Megabus

Buses from Reading to Edinburgh cover the 322 miles (520 km) long journey taking on average 12 h 5 min with our travel partners like National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $23 (€20), but the average price of bus tickets is $90 (€77).

Bus providers: National Express and FlixBus from Reading to Edinburgh

Travel from Reading to Edinburgh from $23 (€20) with Omio’s bus partners National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Reading to Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Reading to Edinburgh with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 12 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $76

FAQs: Bus from Reading to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Reading to Edinburgh with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Edinburgh.
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Cheap bus tickets from Reading to Edinburgh can start from as little as $23 (€20) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Reading to Edinburgh is $90 (€77); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Reading to Edinburgh bus time is 12 h 5 min   covering the 322 mile (520 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Reading to Edinburgh leaves at 10: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Reading to Edinburgh leaves at 8: 00 PM.
There is 1 bus a day from Reading to Edinburgh which require at least one change with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Reading to Edinburgh, you can count on National Express, FlixBus or Megabus for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service to Edinburgh from Reading and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
The cheapest month for a bus from Reading to Edinburgh is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Edinburgh from Reading including taking a bus, train or flight.

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