The average bus between Croydon and University of Reading takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon to University of 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 30 minutes between Croydon and University of Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into University of Reading at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to University of Reading. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at University of Reading station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Croydon to University of Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
Croydon to University of Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Winnersh Triangle Rail Station.
The distance between Croydon and University of Reading is 58.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to University of Reading via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Winnersh Triangle Rail Station, Cavendish Gardens, and Three Tuns in around 3h 11m.