How much is the bus ticket from Reading to London?

The cheapest bus tickets from Reading to London start at R 188. The average price for this route is around R 250. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Reading to London?

The average bus journey time from Reading to London is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 64 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Reading to London route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Reading RailAir .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Reading to London?

The earliest bus departs from Reading to London at 04:45. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Reading to London?

A bus trip from Reading to London produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Reading to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Reading RailAir , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 94 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Reading to London?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Reading to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Reading RailAir , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Reading to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Reading RailAir , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Reading to London from R 177 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Reading to London on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 25m	22:05	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	21:40	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	17:50	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	19:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	19:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Mereoak P&R	1h 5m	18:55	London (Earl's Court)	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	15:40	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	21:40	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	11:25	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h	07:45	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:25	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	06:15	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	21:40	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	11:25	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h	07:45	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:25	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	06:15	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	21:40	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	11:25	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 55m	08:40	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:25	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	06:15	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	21:40	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	15:35	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	17:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 55m	08:40	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	15:35	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	17:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	06:15	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	21:40	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	15:35	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	17:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 55m	08:40	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	15:35	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	17:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	15:40	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	21:40	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	15:35	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	17:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 15m	08:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	15:35	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	17:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	06:15	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	21:40	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	11:25	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 15m	08:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:25	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Reading to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

60 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 188 - R 677	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 468 - R 1 776	Average duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 102 - R 158	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Reading and London?

Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
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B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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C
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 164 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529 871 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with clean coaches and polite, helpful drivers. They appreciated the friendly service and timely arrivals at Victoria station. However, some mentioned confusion due to different locations for train and coach stations, leading to difficulties in navigation.

National Express Reading London recent customer reviews

The bus arrived at 1520 wasn't my booked bus requested the driver to board it and he agreed. Driver was very courteous.

Patrick M.

30 May 2024

Clean coach, well driven. Polite & helpful drivers. We didn’t appreciate that the train station & coach station were in different locations & got lost on the way back from Victoria train station by lack of signage.

Madeline H.

10 December 2023

coach was 1 hour late. didn’t even get on it, was such a waste of time and money

Alice T.

2 June 2023

Reading RailAir

4.5/594 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to London by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Reading to London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Reading to London start at R 188. The average price for this route is around R 250. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Reading to London?
The average bus journey time from Reading to London is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 64 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Reading to London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Reading RailAir.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Reading to London?
The earliest bus departs from Reading to London at 04:45. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Reading to London?
A bus trip from Reading to London produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Reading to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Reading RailAir, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 94 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Reading to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Reading to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Reading RailAir, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Reading to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Reading RailAir, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/01

R 181

29/01

R 181

Today

R 181

31/01

R 181

01/02

R 181

02/02

R 181

03/02

R 181

04/02

R 182

The cheapest trip from Reading to London was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 181

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 181 to R 654 for a bus ticket from Reading to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 181, which is on 2026-02-03.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.