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 $16. 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 1h 25m, covering a distance of 35 miles (55 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 56m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Reading to London route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Reading RailAir , Megabus UK .

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

The earliest bus departs from Reading to London at 4:45am. And the latest bus departs at 8:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Reading to London generates an estimated 1 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 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 has the most timely service from Reading to London?

According to Busbud traveller 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 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 $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to London on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:40pm	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	3:55pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	5:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 50m	6:10pm	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	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h	7:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 50m	6:10pm	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	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h	7:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 1
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	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 55m	8:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 2
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	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	2:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 55m	8:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	2:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 3
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	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	2:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 55m	8:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	2:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 4
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	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	2:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 55m	8:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	2:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 5
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	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 55m	8:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	1h 25m	12:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

37 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $60	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $108	Average Duration52m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $10	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
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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B
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, 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
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

National Express

4/529,737 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

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

Reading RailAir

4.5/592 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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.

Susan S.

August 13, 2024

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

Chatchanok W.

August 9, 2023

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.

Sally M.

December 18, 2022

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

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 $16. 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 1h 25m, covering a distance of 35 miles (55 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 56m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Reading to London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Reading RailAir, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Reading to London?
The earliest bus departs from Reading to London at 4:45am. And the latest bus departs at 8:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Reading to London?
A bus trip from Reading to London generates an estimated 1 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 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 has the most timely service from Reading to London?
According to Busbud traveller 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 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

11/26

$12

11/27

$12

Today

$13

11/29

$13

11/30

$13

12/01

$12

12/02

$12

12/03

$12

The cheapest trip from Reading to London was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $43 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 $12 which is on 2025-12-01.