The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Reading Festival
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Reading Festival 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 Festival will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Reading Festival every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 60 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.
23:591h26London1:25Reading Festival£101One-way0 changes
19:001h20London20:20Reading Festival£101One-way0 changes
19:001h20London20:20Reading Festival£101One-way0 changes
23:591h26London1:25Reading Festival£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Reading Festival
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Reading Festival 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 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 60 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Reading Festival bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Reading Festival coaches for today, Thursday 23 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:00 London | 1h20 | 20:20 Reading Festival | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Reading Festival by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Reading Festival
Buses from London to Reading Festival run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:15, the last at 23:03. The fastest coach covers the 60 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 60 km |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 2:15 |
Last bus 23:03 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Megabus from London to Reading FestivalYou can travel by bus between London to Reading Festival with Megabus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Reading Festival coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Reading Festival 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 Festival, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Reading Festival
- 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
- 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
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