Reading Festival to London bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading Festival to London

Showing times and prices for 04 Feb

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

1 h

Average duration

1 h

Buses per day

1

Distance

60 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading Festival to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Reading Festival to London will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Reading Festival for London 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 60 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 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.

FlixBus
15:551h00
Reading Festival
16:55London
£91One-way
0 changes

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Compare coach and train for Reading Festival to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading Festival to London 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £20.

Distance: 60 km

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Train

£10

Average Price

Cheapest

£23

Average Price

2h 15m

Average total duration

1h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 0m

Average total duration

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30m

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30m

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Live departures

Reading Festival to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Reading Festival to London coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 15:46
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus15:55 Reading Festival
1h00
16:55 London0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus20:40 Reading Festival
1h00
21:40 London0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Reading Festival to London

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Buses from Reading Festival to London run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

There are 7 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 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
60 km
Average bus duration
1h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
34
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
1h 0m
First bus
02:15
Last bus
23:03
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus from Reading Festival to LondonYou can travel by bus between Reading Festival to London with Megabus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
£25
Megabus frequency
29 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board

FAQs: Reading Festival to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading Festival to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Reading Festival to London can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Reading Festival to London is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Reading Festival to London is 1h 0m to travel the 60 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Reading Festival to London leaves at 2:15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Reading Festival to London leaves at 23:03.
Yes, there are 7 direct coaches a day from Reading Festival to London with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Reading Festival to London, you can count on Megabus for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Reading Festival and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Reading Festival , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Reading, Blagrave Street, Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride . When arriving in London , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre), London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Reading, Blagrave Street, which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2 away from the city centre.
A day trip to London from Reading Festival is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Reading Festival to London is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reading Festival and London including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Reading Festival to London:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Reading Festival to London for coach company Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Reading Festival to London depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Reading Festival to London.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Reading Festival to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Reading Festival to London:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Reading Festival to London:
  • 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.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Reading Festival to London.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Reading Festival to London with the following coach company: Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Reading Festival to London with the following coach company: Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Reading Festival to London with the following coach company: Megabus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Reading Festival and London

Reading Festival
London
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, Hounslow, TW6 1EW, London, UK
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
information
address
Address
London Hammersmith Bridge Road, Black's Road 1-5, W6 9DT

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