Next departures from Reading to London on 15 December
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Bus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Victoria Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Hammersmith
Fastest
Next departures from Reading to London on 16 December
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Hammersmith
Fastest
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Next departures from Reading to London on 17 December
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Hammersmith
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Next departures from Reading to London on 18 December
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Bus
Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Hammersmith
Fastest
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Next departures from Reading to London on 19 December
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Hammersmith
Fastest
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Next departures from Reading to London on 20 December
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Hammersmith
Fastest
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
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Mereoak P&R
Victoria Coach Station
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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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11621 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 246
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.
5 out of 5 stars
Patrick M.
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.
3 out of 5 stars
Madeline H.
coach was 1 hour late. didn’t even get on it, was such a waste of time and money
Based on 92 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Reading RailAir ticket prices on this trip start at R 733
Users appreciated the smooth journey and competent, polite driver. However, there were consistent concerns about delays in departure times and the state of the bathroom facilities, which lacked essential items like toilet paper, paper towels, and water in the hand basin.
Megabus Reading London recent customer reviews
The driver was competent and polite. The state of the bathroom was unpleasant - no toilet paper, no paper towels, no water in the hand basin. Very unpleasant.
4 out of 5 stars
Susan S.
The bus doesn't arrive on time and late 1 hour, we can not wait due to this is too critical in terms of waiting
1 out of 5 stars
Chatchanok W.
Ended up giving up on Megabus. It didn’t turn up. Waited 30 minutes- still no show. Bus tracking didn’t work. Phone not answering. Couldn’t wait any longer as needed to be at a London event at noon. Ended up going by train.
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 180. The average price for this route is around R 264. 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 25m, covering a distance of 55 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 56m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Reading to London route?
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 1 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 92 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
13/12
R 218
14/12
R 217
Today
R 218
16/12
R 218
17/12
R 218
18/12
R 218
19/12
R 217
20/12
R 218
The cheapest trip from Reading to London was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 217
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 217 to R 755 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 217, which is on 2025-12-19.
The cheapest trip from Reading to London was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 217
