The average bus between Braintree and Reading takes 4h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree 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 3 hours between Braintree and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Braintree 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 Braintree to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rue De Jeunes station and arriving at Reading RailAir station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Braintree to Reading bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Rue De Jeunes station.
Braintree to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Braintree and Reading is 115.1 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Reading RailAir via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 56m.