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The average bus between Bury St Edmunds and Reading takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bury St Edmunds 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.

7h 2m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Horse Racing Museum

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  1. Take the bus from Horse Racing Museum to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 727 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
5h 40m
£42–60

Bury St Edmunds to Reading bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Bury St Edmunds and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury St Edmunds is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at The Guineas Bus Station and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Mulleys MotorwaysNational ExpressRailAir6h 30m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stephensons of EssexNational ExpressRailAir6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stephensons of EssexNational ExpressRailAir6h 9m • 2 changes

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    Mulleys MotorwaysNational ExpressRailAir6h 30m • 2 changes

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    Mulleys MotorwaysNational ExpressRailAir6h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stephensons of EssexNational ExpressRailAir6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Mulleys MotorwaysNational ExpressRailAir6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Stephensons of EssexNational ExpressRailAir6h 8m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stephensons of EssexNational ExpressRailAir6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stephensons of EssexNational ExpressRailAir6h 9m • 2 changes

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    Mulleys MotorwaysNational ExpressRailAir6h 30m • 2 changes

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    Mulleys MotorwaysNational ExpressRailAir6h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stephensons of EssexNational ExpressRailAir6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stephensons of EssexNational ExpressRailAir6h 9m • 2 changes

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    Mulleys MotorwaysNational ExpressRailAir6h 30m • 2 changes

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    Mulleys MotorwaysNational ExpressRailAir6h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bury St Edmunds 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: 145 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via The Guineas Bus Station, Horse Racing Museum, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 40m.

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