The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Reading
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Reading will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
To travel from London to Reading you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train and coach for London to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 59 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£37 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
London to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Reading coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX032 · RRRA1 | Delayed 11:50 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:45 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h26 | 13:26 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX030 · RRRA1 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 14:06 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | Delayed 11:50 11:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 14:06 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h28 | 15:28 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | On time 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h28 | 15:28 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | On time 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h31 | 17:31 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h31 | 17:31 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | On time 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 20:02 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 20:02 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | On time 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h47 | 20:47 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | On time 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h46 | 22:16 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 23:15 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX032 · RRRA1 | On time 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 23:15 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX030 · RRRA1 | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 00:15 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NXA30 · RRRA1 | 02:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h31 | 05:11 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 03:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h11 | 05:41 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h47 | 07:47 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX035 · RRRA1 | 06:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h16 | 08:46 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 07:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 09:25 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX030 · RRRA1 | 08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
NX025 · RRRA1 | 08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Reading
Buses from London to Reading run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 59 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 26m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London to ReadingYou can travel by bus between London to Reading with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Reading: Journey Details
For those who wish to travel to Reading from London without using the train, National Express Coaches offers an alternative in the form of a comfortable and convenient bus service. Departures are from London Victoria Coach station and the journey will take approximately 2 hours during peak hours and about 1.5 hours at less busy times of the day, the shortest trip is an express service which takes an hour and 15 minutes. The frequency of buses from London to Reading is variable from hourly to once every three hours, so travellers are advised to plan in advance. This is an affordable and relaxed way to travel to Reading.
Taking the Bus from London
London's Victoria Coach station is situated just to the north of the rail mainline terminal on Buckingham Palace Road. It is within a 20 minute walk from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The coach station itself is well signposted and easy to navigate. Local buses also serve the coach station but it is notoriously slow when arriving from the East.
Getting into Reading by Bus
Reading is a thriving town with a young and fashionable demographic, it has a renowned cultural aspect with two theatres and a lively atmosphere after dark. Buses from London to Reading pull in at the Calcot Coachway Station which is located out of town to the West. Local connecting buses (or a taxi) will be needed to make an onward journey into Reading itself or the university campus. Football supporters should be aware that the Madejski Stadium is nowhere near Reading town centre or the Calcot terminal, most clubs will also organise dedicated coaches on match day.
FAQs: London to Reading coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. When arriving in Reading, you can end your route in coach stations like Reading, Blagrave Street, Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) and Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Reading, Blagrave Street, located 0.2 miles (252 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Reading
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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