What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Reading?

About 23 miles (36 km) separate Heathrow and Reading.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow to Reading?

The majority of buses traveling from Heathrow to Reading start their journey at London Heathrow Airport and wind up at Mereoak P&R. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Heathrow to Reading from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Reading on October 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	Cheapest
7:22pm	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	40m	8:02pm	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	Fastest
3:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
12:01pm	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	44m	12:45pm	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags
12:42pm	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	44m	1:26pm	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Reading on October 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	35m	1:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
7:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 10m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
4:30am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	41m	5:11am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags
7:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 10m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
5:00am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	41m	5:41am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Reading on October 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:25am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 55m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	Cheapest
12:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	35m	1:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest
7:25am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 55m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
4:30am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	41m	5:11am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags
1:40pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 10m	4:50pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Reading on October 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	35m	1:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
7:25am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 55m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
4:30am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	40m	5:10am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags
7:25am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 55m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
5:00am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	40m	5:40am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Reading on October 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	35m	1:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Heathrow to Reading on October 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	35m	1:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Heathrow to Reading

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $37	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$22 - $44	Average Duration36m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Heathrow to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

48train per day

36mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Heathrow to Reading: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36

Average bus trip duration1h

Number of daily buses67

Earliest bus departure12:50am

Distance23 miles (36 km)

Latest bus departure11:35pm

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Reading RailAir

4.5/591 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.1

Users consistently praise the bus service for its punctuality, comfort, and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the professionalism and helpfulness of drivers, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, some users noted minor difficulties in locating the bus at Heathrow Airport but found overall satisfaction with their journey once aboard.

Reading RailAir Heathrow Reading recent customer reviews

The bus was fine. But finding the bus wasnt. On the ticket it had the national express symbol and said bus stop 9. At bus stop 9 there were no signs. We saw one sign that said national express busses were at the central bus station 10 minutes away, so we walked there. But then we are told it was back where we were but rail air bus stop 11/12. So we walked back to the other bus stop, and 100m away was indeed the correct place. All this for not putting the correct bus stop on the ticket.

Jonathan C.

December 18, 2023

Easy. I had no trouble and was dropped off and picked up right outside Terminal 5. My first time using this but it worked for me.

Ian L.

October 12, 2023

The driver on the 2025 service could not have been nicer or more helpful, first class

April P.

November 3, 2022

National Express

4/529,666 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 38 reviews, National Express was rated 3.5 stars for this trip. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $21, with the trip lasting on average 189.

National Express Heathrow Reading recent customer reviews

Wrong bus , staff at Heathrow had no idea , where the bus stopped or how we could get into Reading. Overall a total nightmare. How about having informed staff , including drivers .

Fiona G.

June 6, 2019

Not only was the bus late, but I was also told that it wouldn’t be stopping at Reading. It took 10 minutes to resolve the situation and persuade the staff that it should, as timetabled, stop at Reading.

Roger B.

March 8, 2019

Booking destination said Reading but was in fact the ParknRide stop, 20mins from Reading town. The staff would not allow me to change bus to Reading Station without buying a whole new ticket.

Damian D.

January 17, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,007 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Heathrow to Reading Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Heathrow to Reading is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Heathrow to Reading.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Reading from Heathrow, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Reading?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Frequently asked questions for your trip Heathrow - Reading

What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Reading?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow to Reading?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/20

$20

10/21

$33

Today

$20

10/23

$14

10/24

$18

10/25

$18

10/26

$14

10/27

$23

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Reading was searched and found on Oct 23, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $34 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-10-23.

Usually Reading RailAir 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Heathrow to Reading.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Heathrow to Reading.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Heathrow to Reading.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Heathrow to Reading while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus Tickets from Heathrow to Reading

Next departures

Compare 3 ways to go from Heathrow to Reading

Bus Heathrow to Reading: Trip Overview

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Reading RailAir Heathrow Reading recent customer reviews

National Express Heathrow Reading recent customer reviews

Heathrow to Reading Bus

Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Reading?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Heathrow - Reading

What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Reading?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow to Reading?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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