The average bus between Bedford and Reading (Station) takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Reading (Station). 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 3 hours between Bedford and Reading (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Reading (Station) at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Station Interchange and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Reading (Station)? 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 (Station). However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square station and arriving at Reading RailAir station via Luton Station Interchange and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Bedford to Reading (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.
Bedford to Reading (Station) bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Bedford and Reading (Station) is 82.8 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Reading RailAir via Luton Station Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 43m.