The average bus between Ilkeston and Reading takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston 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 every 4 hours between Ilkeston and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Upper Parliament Street and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ilkeston station and arriving at Reading station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Ilkeston to Reading bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Ilkeston to Reading bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Ilkeston and Reading is 170 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Reading RailAir via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 31m.