The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Reading
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Reading will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from London to Reading without transferring at least once.
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Compare train and bus for London to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€40 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Reading Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:41AM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:17PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:16PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:36PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:46PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Live departures
London to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Reading buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 · RRRA1 | 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h11 | 5:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h47 | 7:47 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | Delayed 7:20 AM 6:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h16 | 8:46 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 9:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · RRRA1 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 11:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h26 | 1:26 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | On time 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h26 | 1:26 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · RRRA1 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 2:06 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 2:06 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h31 | 5:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h31 | 5:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 7:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 8:02 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 8:02 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 8:02 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h47 | 8:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h47 | 8:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h17 | 9:17 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h46 | 10:16 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h16 | 10:46 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | On time 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:15 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:15 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · RRRA1 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
NXA30 · RRRA1 | 2:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h31 | 5:11 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Reading
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 26m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from London to Reading start from as low as $13 (€10) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $49 (€40) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London to ReadingYou can travel by bus between London to Reading with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Reading

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. When arriving in Reading, you can end your journey in bus stations like Reading, Blagrave Street, Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) and Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Reading, Blagrave Street, located 0.2 miles (252 m) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Reading, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Reading
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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