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Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
$54
tomorrow
$55
Friday
$82
Saturday
$79
Sunday
$60
Monday
$61
Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 1m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:41 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $54
FlixBus 14h 56m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:36 AM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $56
FlixBus 15h 38m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:18 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $57
FlixBus 15h 44m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:24 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $57
FlixBus 11h 35m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 50m
      0
      3:55 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      12:25 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      2:20 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 4h 15m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 52m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:37 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $55
FlixBus 17h 8m 3:55 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:03 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $55
FlixBus 15h 1m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:41 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      20h 55m
      0
      8:40 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      4:55 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 6h 3m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 24m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:09 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $82
FlixBus 14h 19m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:04 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $84
FlixBus 12h 50m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $96
FlixBus 16h 54m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:39 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $103
FlixBus 15h 1m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:41 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $105
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 50m
      0
      3:55 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      12:25 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      2:20 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 1m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:41 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $79
FlixBus 14h 24m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:09 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $92
FlixBus 16h 27m 3:55 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:22 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $103
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      20h 55m
      0
      8:40 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      4:55 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 6h 31m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 35m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $60
FlixBus 15h 38m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:18 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $61
FlixBus 14h 30m 3:55 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $61
FlixBus 15h 44m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:24 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $61
FlixBus 15h 1m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:41 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $72
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 50m
      0
      3:55 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      12:25 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      2:20 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 4h 15m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 1m 8:40 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:41 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $61
FlixBus 17h 8m 3:55 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:03 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $64
FlixBus 14h 52m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:37 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $82
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 50m
      0
      3:55 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      12:25 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      2:20 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 0h 58m longer, but you will save $15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Reading to Edinburgh is $42 on 5/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Reading to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Reading and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 19 buses from Reading to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Reading and Edinburgh, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Reading to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Edinburgh starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus $42
Fastest Bus 11h 35m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Latest Bus 8:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 323.6 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Edinburgh

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Reading for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
Tuesday 04/28
Wednesday 04/29
$54
Thursday 04/30
$55
Friday 05/01
$82
Saturday 05/02
$79
Sunday 05/03
$60
Monday 05/04
$61
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$49
Saturday 05/09
$59
Sunday 05/10
Monday 05/11
$46
Tuesday 05/12
Wednesday 05/13
$42
Thursday 05/14
$49
Friday 05/15
$60
Saturday 05/16
$52
Sunday 05/17
$53
Monday 05/18
$46
Tuesday 05/19
Wednesday 05/20
Thursday 05/21
$71
Friday 05/22
$72
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $42, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Edinburgh, with $42. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Reading to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Reading to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Reading to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Reading and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Reading to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Reading to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Reading to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Reading to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Reading to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Reading Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 15h 1m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Reading to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $124. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Reading to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Reading to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Reading to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Reading to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $57. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Reading starts at 4:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Reading to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Edinburgh starts at 8:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Reading Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Reading to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Reading to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Reading Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Reading Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Reading to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Reading to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Reading and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Reading to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Reading and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Reading to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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