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Coach trips from Edinburgh to Reading

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Avg. trip duration

15hr34mins

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Avg. distance

471 miles

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Frequently asked questions

Coach tickets from Edinburgh to Reading with FlixBus are available from as low as £37.99. To benefit from the most competitive fares, consider travelling during off-peak hours and on weekdays.
The route between Edinburgh and Reading generally takes about 12 hours 35 minutes and covers approximately 442 miles.
Booking bus tickets between Reading and Edinburgh with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
Passengers travelling from Edinburgh to Reading are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first FlixBus service from Edinburgh to Reading is at 07:15.
The day's last FlixBus departure from Edinburgh to Reading is set for 23:40.
There's no requirement for a printed ticket for your journey between Edinburgh and Reading. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The closest airport to Reading is London Heathrow Airport, which is 21 miles far from Reading.
In Edinburgh, there are 7 coach stops. As for Reading, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 10 destinations from Reading, including Bristol, London, Cardiff.
Yes, night trip options are available from Edinburgh to Reading. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
Every FlixBus service between Edinburgh and Reading is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between Edinburgh and Reading welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.
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