Slough to Reading bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Slough to Reading

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

$43

Average price

$43

Fastest journey

1 h 41 m

Average duration

1 h 43 m

Buses per day

24

Distance

27 km

Cheap tickets

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 $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Slough to Reading without transferring at least once.

National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
10:10AM1h55
Slough, Wellington Street
12:05PMReading, Blagrave Street
$431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
07:00AM1h46
Slough, Wellington Street
08:46AMReading, Blagrave Street
$431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
05:30AM1h45
Slough, Wellington Street
07:15AMReading, Blagrave Street
$431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
06:30AM1h47
Slough, Wellington Street
08:17AMReading, Blagrave Street
$431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
12:10PM1h56
Slough, Wellington Street
02:06PMReading, Blagrave Street
$431One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Slough to Reading

Omio 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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €19.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train

€34

Average price

€15

Average price

Cheapest

1h 42m

Average total duration

1h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

52m

Average total duration

Fastest

22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Slough to Reading Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
05:41AM
Duration
1h41
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30AM
Arrival Time
06:12AM
Duration
1h42
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:00AM
Arrival Time
06:42AM
Duration
1h42
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:30AM
Arrival Time
07:15AM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:00AM
Arrival Time
07:47AM
Duration
1h47
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
08:17AM
Duration
1h47
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
08:46AM
Duration
1h46
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
09:25AM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
10:45AM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:10AM
Arrival Time
12:05PM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:10AM
Arrival Time
01:26PM
Duration
2h16
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:10PM
Arrival Time
02:06PM
Duration
1h56
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:10PM
Arrival Time
03:28PM
Duration
2h18
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
04:09PM
Duration
1h59
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:40PM
Arrival Time
04:49PM
Duration
2h09
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:40PM
Arrival Time
05:31PM
Duration
1h51
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:40PM
Arrival Time
06:46PM
Duration
2h06
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:45PM
Arrival Time
08:02PM
Duration
2h17
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:50PM
Arrival Time
08:47PM
Duration
1h57
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:50PM
Arrival Time
09:47PM
Duration
1h57
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:25PM
Arrival Time
10:16PM
Duration
1h51
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
10:46PM
Duration
1h46
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
11:15PM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
12:15AM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43

Live departures

Slough to Reading bus times

The table below shows live departures for Slough to Reading buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 11:38 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressRE703 · RRRA112:10 PM Slough, Wellington Street
1h56
2:06 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA11:10 PM Slough, Wellington Street
2h18
3:28 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA12:10 PM Slough, Wellington Street
1h59
4:09 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA12:40 PM Slough, Wellington Street
2h09
4:49 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA13:40 PM Slough, Wellington Street
1h51
5:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA14:40 PM Slough, Wellington Street
2h06
6:46 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA15:45 PM Slough, Wellington Street
2h17
8:02 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA16:50 PM Slough, Wellington Street
1h57
8:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA17:50 PM Slough, Wellington Street
1h57
9:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA18:25 PM Slough, Wellington Street
1h51
10:16 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA19:00 PM Slough, Wellington Street
1h46
10:46 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA19:30 PM Slough, Wellington Street
1h45
11:15 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA110:30 PM Slough, Wellington Street
1h45
12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
Thursday, November 6
national_expressRE703 · RRRA14:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h41
5:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA14:30 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h42
6:12 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA15:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h42
6:42 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA15:30 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h45
7:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA16:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h47
7:47 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA16:30 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h47
8:17 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA17:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h46
8:46 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA17:30 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h55
9:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA19:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h45
10:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA110:10 AM Slough, Wellington Street
1h55
12:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressRE703 · RRRA111:10 AM Slough, Wellington Street
2h16
1:26 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Slough to Reading

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Buses from Slough to Reading run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:39, the last at 23:07. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $9 (€8)
Distance
16 miles (27 km)
Average bus duration
1h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
$23 (€19)
Buses per day
23
Fastest bus
1h 45m
First bus
02:39
Last bus
23:07
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $9 (€8)

Bus providers: National Express, Reading Buses from Slough to ReadingYou can travel by bus between Slough to Reading with National Express, Reading Buses for as low as $9 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
$23 (€19)
National Express frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Reading Buses

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Reading Buses frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Slough to 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.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Slough to Reading can start from as little as $42 (€35) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Slough to Reading is $43 (€35); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Slough to Reading bus time is 1 h 36 min   covering the 16 mile (26 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Slough to Reading leaves at 3: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Slough to Reading leaves at 10: 30PM.
There are 30 buses a day from Slough to Reading which require at least one change with National Express or Reading Buses. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the trip from Slough to Reading you can take a bus with National Express or Reading Buses. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services from Slough to Reading on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to Reading from Slough is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 36 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Slough to Reading by bus is March.
You have options as you can travel from Slough to Reading 2 different ways: bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Slough to Reading:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Slough to Reading for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Slough to Reading depends on the bus company:
  • 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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Slough to Reading, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
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  • Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Slough to Reading.
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Slough to Reading:
    • National Express
      • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Slough to Reading:
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Slough to Reading.
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from Slough to Reading with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Slough to Reading with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Slough to Reading with the following bus company: National Express.

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    Popular bus stations from Slough to Reading

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    The major bus station for departures in Slough is Slough, Wellington Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Slough, Wellington Street for your trip from Slough to Reading.
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