London to Reading bus
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Bus times from London to Reading
Fastest Journey
55 m
Average
2 h 27 m
Buses per day
45
Distance
59 km
Of the 45 buses that leave London for Reading every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from London to Reading
 | Distance | 36 miles (58 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 1 h 40 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $8 (€7) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | National Express, Flixbus or Megabus |
Buses from London to Reading cover the 36 miles (58 km) long route taking on average 1 h 40 min with our travel partners like National Express, Flixbus or Megabus. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $8 (€7), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $8 (€7). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading).
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus from London to Reading
Find the best buses from London to Reading with Omio's travel partners National Express and FlixBus from $8 (€7). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Reading from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Travel Tips: Bus to Reading from London
Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from London Victoria to Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading).
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their buses from London Victoria and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center to get to this bus station.
Passengers arriving in Reading most often arrive at Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading) and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from this bus station to the city center.
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