How much is the bus ticket from Reading to London?

The cheapest bus tickets from Reading to London start from $11. The average price for this route is around $45. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Reading to London?

The average bus trip duration from Reading to London is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 36 miles (58 km). The quickest bus can get 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 35 buses available per day, including services from Reading RailAir , FlixBus , National Express .

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

The earliest bus departs from Reading to London at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:03pm.

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

A bus trip from Reading to London generates an estimated 1.4295 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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 95 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 has the most timely service from Reading to London?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to London on April 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 25m	10:05pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:55pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	4:55pm	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	2h 30m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	6:15am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on April 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 25m	10:05pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:55pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	4:55pm	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	2h 30m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	6:15am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on April 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:45pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:55pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	4:55pm	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	2h 30m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	6:15am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on April 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:45pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:55pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	4:55pm	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	5:05pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	2h 30m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	6:15am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on April 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:45pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:55pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	4:55pm	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	5:05pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	2h 30m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	6:15am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on April 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	6:15am	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:55pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	4:55pm	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	5:05pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	2h 30m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:45pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on April 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:45pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:55pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h	4:55pm	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	2h 30m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 30m	6:15am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:00 PM BST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Reading to London

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46train per day

56mAverage Duration

34 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $64	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $111	Average Duration56m	CO₂ emissions 1kg 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
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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E
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Compare bus companies

Reading RailAir

4.5/595 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/512,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

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.

National Express

4.2/529,882 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.

May 30, 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.

December 10, 2023

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

Alice T.

June 2, 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to London by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $11. The average price for this route is around $45. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Reading to London?
The average bus trip duration from Reading to London is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 36 miles (58 km). The quickest bus can get 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 35 buses available per day, including services from Reading RailAir, FlixBus, National Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Reading to London?
The earliest bus departs from Reading to London at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:03pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Reading to London?
A bus trip from Reading to London generates an estimated 1.4295 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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 95 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 has the most timely service from Reading to London?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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

04/09

$12

04/10

$12

Today

$12

04/12

$13

04/13

$11

04/14

$11

04/15

$11

04/16

$11

The cheapest trip from Reading to London was searched and found on Apr 14, 2026 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $52 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 $11 which is on 2026-04-14.

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.