Bus London to Reading: Times, Prices and Tickets

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 1 h 54 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 8 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?

The first daily departure from London to Reading leaves at 09:25, while the last journey of the day sets out at 22:30. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between London and Reading. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking.

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 35 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including National Express, Reading RailAir, Megabus, Bus, Southern, London Overground and South Western Railway. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 59 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 20 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 15 journeys with one change or more.