The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 buses that leave Reading station (RDG) for London Heathrow Airport 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 36 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest buses will take 44 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 36 km
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Monday 9 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:45 Reading station (RDG) | 0h44 | 06:29 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:03 Reading station (RDG) | 0h42 | 22:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 68 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
There are 26 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:45, the last at 23:03. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 42m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 68 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 42m |
First bus 06:45 |
Last bus 23:03 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, RailAir from Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport with Megabus, National Express, RailAir for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading station (RDG) to London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport, 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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