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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chester and Reading takes 8h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

8h 25m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
  3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
6h 21m
£44–63

Chester to Reading bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Chester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham - Jennens Road and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 211.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Reading RailAir via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 21m.

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