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Best price £ 6.38
Journey duration 2 h 27 min
Connections per day 4
First departure 23:45
Last departure 11:30
Distance 37.9 mi

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How much does it cost to get from London to Reading by bus?

Prices will vary when you travel from London to Reading. On average, though, you'll pay about £ 17.82 for a bus ticket. You can find bus tickets for prices as low as £ 6.38, but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper bus tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest bus tickets.

Buses from London to Reading

National Express National Express 08:15 – 14:50 Gatwick Airport (North) – Reading, Mereoak Park & Ride, Nr M4 Junction 11 £ 22.99 6 h 35 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 12:30 – 18:35 Gatwick Airport (North) – Reading, Mereoak Park & Ride, Nr M4 Junction 11 £ 22.99 6 h 5 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 16:15 – 21:45 Gatwick Airport (North) – Reading, Mereoak Park & Ride, Nr M4 Junction 11 £ 22.99 5 h 30 min 2 changes

How long does the journey from London to Reading take by bus?

The journey from London to Reading covers a distance of 38.5 mi. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 2 h 27 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 30 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from London to Reading faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

At what time of the day can I travel from London to Reading?

In general, the first departure of the night will leave London at 23:45, and the last departure will leave at 11:30. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from London to Reading can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

How many times a day do departures from London leave for Reading?

The exact number of journeys from London to Reading can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 4 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including National Express and Reading RailAir. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 165 departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from London to Reading. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from London to Reading varies, but in general, you can expect to find 3 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 1 journeys with one change or more.