The distance between Aberdeen and Reading is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Reading by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Reading.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.
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There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Reading by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Aberdeen and Reading is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Aberdeen and Reading by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Reading. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Great Western Railway and Elizabeth Line run train services between Aberdeen and Reading. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Reading. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Reading. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Reading. The distance is around 810km (504 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 40m | £195($230) | hourly | 704km (437 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 10m | £150($175) | hourly | 728km (453 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 15m | £225($270) | hourly | 685km (426 miles) |
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 25m | £125($150) | hourly | 779km (484 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3h 25m | £315($375) | hourly | 803km (499 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 20m | £160($190) | every 3 hours | 821km (510 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 10m | £115($140) | every 3 hours | 895km (556 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 9h 20m | £280($330) | once daily | 911km (566 miles) |
Bus | 11h 45m | £45($53) | once daily | 925km (574 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | £90($110) | on demand | 810km (504 miles) |
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