The average bus between Essex and Reading takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Essex 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.
Buses run 6 times a week between Essex and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 25m • 3 changes


4h 9m • 3 changes


4h 50m • 3 changes


5h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essex 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange station and arriving at Reading RailAir station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Essex to Reading bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Essex to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Essex and Reading is 115.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Bulford Lane to Reading RailAir via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 16m.