- Must visit
Reading Museum
Reading's main museum, famed for the Bayeux Tapestry replica, local history, Huntley & Palmers displays, and Abbey galleries.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$42
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$42
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 20
19
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Slough to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Reading will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Slough to Reading without transferring at least once.
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RE703 · RRRA1Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Reading:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Slough to Reading costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.75. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:41AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:13AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:27PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:38PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:47PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 10:07PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:41PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Reading buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE703 · RRRA1 | 4:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h40 | 5:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 4:30 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h40 | 6:10 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 5:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h40 | 6:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 5:30 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h40 | 7:10 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 6:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h40 | 7:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 7:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h41 | 8:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 8:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h43 | 9:43 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 9:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h45 | 10:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 10:10 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h57 | 12:07 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 11:10 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 2h17 | 1:27 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 12:10 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h57 | 2:07 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 12:40 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 2h07 | 2:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 1:40 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h45 | 3:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 2:40 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 2h05 | 4:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 3:40 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h45 | 5:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 4:40 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 2h05 | 6:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 5:45 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h53 | 7:38 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 6:50 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h48 | 8:38 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 7:50 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h47 | 9:37 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 8:25 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h42 | 10:07 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 9:30 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h45 | 11:15 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
RE703 · RRRA1 | 10:30 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 1h45 | 12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Slough to Reading run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 but you can travel from only $20 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:18, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 1h 2m |
First bus 12:18 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Reading — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Reading trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough to Reading by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Slough to Reading buses use the Slough, Wellington Street to Reading, Blagrave Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Slough and Reading bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Slough, Wellington Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Slough, Wellington Street. ATMs are available at Slough, Wellington Street.
Ticket office support is available at Slough, Wellington Street.
Available at Slough, Wellington Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Slough, Wellington Street: Bus stops accessible for wheelchairs.
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.
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