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The average bus between Ashford and Reading takes 1h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 24m. There is an hourly bus service from Ashford to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 53m
Duration
33 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 117 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Church Road to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus bus 117
  2. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 8
  3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
1h 33m
£29–35

Ashford to Reading bus times

Buses run hourly between Ashford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashford is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Elmsleigh Bus Station and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 54m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 48m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 48m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 34m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 49m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 54m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 34m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 49m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 54m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 33m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 37m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir1h 55m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 26m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 37m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 49m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 54m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 34m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 49m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 54m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ashford to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 33.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Church Road to Reading RailAir via Elmsleigh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 33m.

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