Reading to London Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

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Reading to London Route Overview

Reading to London bus is a popular way of travelling. We found up to 8 bus departures, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Reading at 11:25h, arriving at London at 12:50h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 17:50h, arriving at 20:20h the same day.
Departure station and country ReadingUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country LondonUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 41 mi
Average Trip Duration 02h 55min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price £12
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from Reading to London

The shortest travel distance between Reading and London is 41 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 11:25 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 02:50h.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in London earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Reading to London. The overnight coach departs at and arrives at the same day.

Coach companies

National Express is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Reading or London, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Reading

You can see information about the departure station and stops Reading here

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  London

You can see information about the arrival station and stops London here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £12 (One-Way) or £24 (Return).

Trip reviews from Reading to London

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Other popular destinations from London

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached London, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Reading to London Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Reading
Destination Station London
Daily Departures Over 8 bus departures , including more than 2 night buses.
Earliest Departures 11:25 AM
Latest Departure 05:50 PM
Travel Distance 41 mi
Travel Time 02:55

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