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Trip Overview

The average bus between Charlton and Reading takes 1h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Charlton 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.

1h 44m
Duration
37 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Line 290 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Chertsey Road to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus bus 290
  2. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 442
  3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
1h 44m
£29–36

Charlton to Reading bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Charlton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlton is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Elmsleigh Bus Station and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 28m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 28m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 59m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charlton 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.

Map of how to get from Charlton to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 37.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Charlton, Surrey, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Chertsey Road to Reading RailAir via Elmsleigh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 44m.

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