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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | 114233 | Reading (University) Christchurch Green | No tags | |||||
| 114233 | Reading (University) Christchurch Green | No tags | |||||
| Bus Station | Reading (University) Christchurch Green | No tags | |||||
| Bus Station | Reading (University) Christchurch Green | No tags | |||||
| 114233 | Reading (University) Christchurch Green | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$64 - $112 | Average Duration17h 52m | 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average Price$104 - $104 | Average Duration7h 20m | 22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Edinburgh to ReadingAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 17 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Edinburgh to Reading: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Edinburgh to Reading Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Edinburgh to Reading. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
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The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Reading was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of $60To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Reading, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $60 to $109 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-10-10.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Edinburgh and Reading!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Edinburgh to Reading.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Edinburgh to Reading that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Edinburgh to Reading.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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