Ely to Reading Buses

Ely to Reading buses

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The average bus between Ely and Reading takes 5h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ely 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.

5h 37m
Duration: 130 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: 4 times a day
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Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1

5h 15m

£45–62

Ely to Reading bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Ely and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:09 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 5:50 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
2:17 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:09 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 5:50 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
2:17 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:09 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 5:50 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
2:17 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:09 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 5:50 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
2:17 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:09 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 5:50 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
2:17 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
2:17 PM → 8:08 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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