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The average bus between Charlton and Reading takes 1h 54m and the fastest bus takes 1h 26m. There is an hourly bus service 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 54m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
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 8
  3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
1h 22m
£29–35

Charlton to Reading bus times

Buses run hourly between Charlton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Charlton is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Elmsleigh Bus Station and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir1h 42m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 46m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir1h 42m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 46m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir1h 42m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 46m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir1h 42m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 46m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir1h 42m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 46m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 46m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir1h 30m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 36m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesRailAir4h 45m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 27m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 27m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 54m • 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.

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  • Distance: 33.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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 22m.

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