The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hemel Hempstead to Reading
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Reading will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 buses that leave Hemel Hempstead for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Hemel Hempstead to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hemel Hempstead to Reading coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:25 Hemel Hempstead | 2h22 | 06:47 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hemel Hempstead to Reading
Take a bus from Hemel Hempstead to Reading and enjoy the approximately 48 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 00:19, the last at 22:03. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 54m |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 00:19 |
Last bus 22:03 |
Bus providers: National Express, Vale Travel, Arriva Herts and Essex from Hemel Hempstead to ReadingYou can travel by bus between Hemel Hempstead to Reading with National Express, Vale Travel, Arriva Herts and Essex for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Hemel Hempstead to Reading coach
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