Edinburgh to Reading, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.6 miles 520.8 km · straight line
384.8 miles actual route 619.2 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
£58 - £72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Reading, United Kingdom?

The distance from Edinburgh to Reading, United Kingdom is 323.6 miles (520.8 km) as the crow flies. Reading, United Kingdom is located SSE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.8 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edinburgh and Reading, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Edinburgh to Reading, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min £58 - £72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edinburgh & Reading, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Reading, United Kingdom
51.46°N, 0.97°W
Europe/London
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM