The average bus between Hitchin and Reading takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hitchin 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 hourly between Hitchin and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Reading. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close station and arriving at Reading RailAir station via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Hitchin to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Moormead Close station.
Hitchin to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Hitchin and Reading is 72.4 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Reading RailAir via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 30m.