The average bus between Cambridge and Reading takes 3h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 50m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Cambridge to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Cambridge to Reading bus tickets online with National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Cambridge and Reading is 111.5 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a bus from Parkside to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 37m.