Reading to London Bus

Q: What is the distance between Reading and London?

The distance between these two places is a total of 41 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Reading and London?

The average travel time between the stations is 01:16 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Reading to London?

The ticket prices begin from $11.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Reading to London?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Reading to London?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Reading to London?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Reading to London London to Reading

Reading to London Route Summary

Reading to London bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 159 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Reading bus station at 02:40h, arriving at London bus station at 03:35h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:03h, arriving at 00:06h the same day.

Departure station and country Reading, United Kingdom

Arrival station and country London, United Kingdom

Travel Distance 41 mi

Average Trip Duration 01h 16min

Total Departures 159

Popular Operators National Express, Railair

Lowest Price $11

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Reading to London:

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11:25 Reading Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride

1h 25min

12:50 London Victoria Coach Station

National Express

from 15 HRK

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14:15 Reading Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride

1h 35min

15:50 London Victoria Coach Station

National Express

from 15 HRK

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15:35 Reading Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride

1h 30min

17:05 London Victoria Coach Station

National Express

from 12 HRK

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16:20 Reading Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride

1h 50min

18:10 London Victoria Coach Station

National Express

from 9.5 HRK

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17:50 Reading Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride

1h 30min

19:20 London Victoria Coach Station

National Express

from 15 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 29. Nov

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Getting from Reading and London by bus

The shortest travel distance between Reading and London is 41 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 03:20 has a travel time of 00:42h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:50h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in London earlier, there are 2 night buses from Reading to London. The overnight buses depart between and 23:03 and arrive between 00:01 and 00:06 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Reading to London route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

8.2 National Express

Railair

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Reading or London bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Reading

You can see information about the departure station and stops Reading here

London

You can see information about the arrival station and stops London here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $11 (One-Way) or $22 (Return).

Travel reviews for Reading to London bus

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