The average bus between Essex and Reading takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day 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 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 Essex station and arriving at Reading station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Essex to Reading bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Essex to Reading bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Essex and Reading is 115.2 km. The road distance is 169 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.