How to travel from Perth to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Reading is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Perth to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
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 Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance701km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Reading

There are several options for getting from Perth to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Perth and Reading is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (356 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Perth and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Reading is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth 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, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Perth 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 Perth and Reading. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Perth and Reading. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth 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 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Reading. The distance is around 701km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Perth to Reading

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Reading

Transport options from Perth to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane + 6 similar
3h 35m
£250($295)
every 3 hours724km (450 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
£170($200)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 45m
£175($205)
hourly715km (444 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane3h 60m
£185($220)
hourly703km (437 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 10m
£140($165)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 15m
£145($170)
hourly738km (459 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 25m
£135($160)
hourly741km (460 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
£100($115)
hourly779km (484 miles)
Train via Edinburgh8h 15m
£245($290)
every 2 hours798km (496 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
£43($51)
once daily787km (489 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
£79($95)
on demand701km (436 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