The average bus between Bedford and Reading takes 4h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bedford 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Bedford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Bedford to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Bedford to Reading bus tickets online with Stagecoach East, National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Bedford and Reading is 83 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 48m.