- Must visit
Reading Museum
Reading's main museum, famed for the Bayeux Tapestry replica, local history, Huntley & Palmers displays, and Abbey galleries.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from High Wycombe to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from High Wycombe to Reading will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from High Wycombe to Reading without transferring at least once.
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Buses from High Wycombe to Reading run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 but you can travel from only $26 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 22:03. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 1h 0m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from High Wycombe to Reading.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:18AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:41AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:18AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:43AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:48AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:08AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:08AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:48AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:08AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:48PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:08PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:48PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:08PM | Arrival Time 04:09PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:08PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:08PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:13PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:48PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:08PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:13PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 09:47PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:03PM | Arrival Time 10:46PM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for High Wycombe to Reading buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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TALHR · RRRA1 | 2:08 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h07 | 4:15 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 2:48 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h57 | 4:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 3:08 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h07 | 5:15 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 4:08 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h06 | 6:14 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 4:48 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h55 | 6:43 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 5:08 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h05 | 7:13 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 6:20 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h51 | 8:11 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 7:00 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h41 | 8:41 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 8:03 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h38 | 9:41 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 9:03 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h38 | 10:41 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · RRRA1 | 10:03 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h12 | 12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
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TALGW · RRRA1 | 3:05 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h06 | 5:11 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 3:50 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h51 | 5:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 5:00 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h42 | 6:42 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 6:00 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h47 | 7:47 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 6:43 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h03 | 8:46 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 7:03 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h03 | 9:06 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 7:48 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h57 | 9:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 8:08 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h57 | 10:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 8:48 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h57 | 10:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 9:08 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h17 | 11:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 10:08 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h57 | 12:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 10:48 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h57 | 12:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 11:08 AM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h18 | 1:26 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 12:08 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h58 | 2:06 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 12:48 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 1h59 | 2:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 1:08 PM High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross | 2h20 | 3:28 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from High Wycombe to Reading with National Express. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Reading's main museum, famed for the Bayeux Tapestry replica, local history, Huntley & Palmers displays, and Abbey galleries.
Modern art gallery in the civic centre showing changing exhibitions by regional and national artists in a central, accessible space.
University museum with strong agriculture, countryside, and design collections. Popular for families and one of Reading's standout visits.
Large central park with formal gardens, Thames views, and the iconic Maiwand Lion. A classic place to stroll or relax near downtown.
Historic quarter around the Abbey ruins, museum, and Forbury Gardens. Ideal for understanding Reading's origins on a compact walking route.
Riverside nature reserve and meadow walk beside the Thames. Peaceful paths and wildlife make it a favorite local escape close to the centre.
A Berkshire classic of smoked haddock in a creamy parsley sauce. Traditionally linked to Windsor and widely associated with the wider county.
A rich fruit cake made with currants, butter, eggs, sugar and mixed spice. A long-standing Berkshire tea-time bake.
A soft yeasted bun spiced with caraway and filled with currants, candied peel and sugar. Traditionally baked in Berkshire and nearby counties.
Polished fine dining restaurant known for seasonal British tasting menus and refined service in an elegant central Reading setting.
Popular Reading institution for Lebanese and Middle Eastern plates, known for generous mezze and a lively, casual atmosphere.
Well-regarded independent restaurant serving British and European dishes with seasonal ingredients in a relaxed modern dining room.
Reading is pricier than many UK towns. Hotels and dining are above average, but rail and local buses are manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants often add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafes usually do not require tipping.
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Reading, Blagrave Street -> Reading Station, Reading
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Most High Wycombe to Reading buses use the High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross to Reading, Blagrave Street station pair. Use this guide to compare High Wycombe and Reading bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross is 1 km from High Wycombe city centre. Public transport options include:
High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross. ATMs are available at High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross.
Ticket office support is available at High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross.
Available at High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Reading, Blagrave Street has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading, Blagrave Street: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Check bus stations information for High Wycombe and Reading, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.