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.
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.
👋 Also check out Reading → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading.
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Reading.
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.
Multiple bus operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane + 6 similar | 3h 35m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £170($200) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 45m | £175($205) | hourly | 715km (444 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 3h 60m | £185($220) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 10m | £140($165) | hourly | 692km (430 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 15m | £145($170) | hourly | 738km (459 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 25m | £135($160) | hourly | 741km (460 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 25m | £100($115) | hourly | 779km (484 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 8h 15m | £245($290) | every 2 hours | 798km (496 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | £43($51) | once daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | £79($95) | on demand | 701km (436 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Elizabeth Line
Aer Lingus
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.