How to travel from Dundee to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Reading is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dundee to Reading by train, plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Dundee (DND) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Reading.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Reading.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance708km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Reading

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Reading by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).

The distance between Dundee and Reading is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (355 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Dundee and Reading by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Reading. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and Avanti West Coast run train services between Dundee and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dundee and Reading. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee 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 10h 15m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Dundee and Reading. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dundee and Reading. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Reading is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Reading

Transport options from Dundee to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
2h 55m
£215($255)
every 30 mins665km (413 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane3h 35m
£250($295)
every 3 hours727km (452 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
£170($205)
hourly667km (414 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4hrs
£190($220)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 10m
£140($165)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 15m
£145($170)
hourly742km (461 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 25m
£135($160)
hourly744km (462 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
£100($115)
hourly783km (486 miles)
Train via Edinburgh8h 10m
£245($290)
every 2 hours802km (498 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
£41($48)
once daily822km (511 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
£80($95)
on demand708km (440 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading