The cheapest and fastest coaches from Richmond to Reading
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Richmond to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond to Reading will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Richmond for Reading 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 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 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 20 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 train and coach for Richmond to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 46 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Richmond to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond to Reading coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 28 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:00 Richmond | 1h20 | 08:20 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond to Reading
Buses from Richmond to Reading run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:09, the last at 23:17. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:09 |
Last bus 23:17 |
FAQs: Richmond to Reading coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond 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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