4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ilford to Reading
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ilford to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilford to Reading will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 4 buses that leave Ilford for Reading every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 26 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ilford to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 73 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ilford to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ilford to Reading coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 Ilford | 1h20 | 19:20 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:59 Ilford | 1h26 | 00:25 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 14 February | |||||
| FlixBus | 08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 09:20 Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h25 | 15:25 Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ilford to Reading
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Buses from Ilford to Reading run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 21:05. The fastest coach covers the 73 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 73 km |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 21:05 |
FAQs: Ilford to Reading coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilford to Reading by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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