Bus Leicester to Reading from £49 | Tickets & Timetables

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The average bus between Leicester and Reading takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h. There is a bus service every few hours from Leicester 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.

4h 30m
Duration: 137 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk900
Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1

4h 1m

£38–80

Leicester to Reading bus times

Buses run hourly between Leicester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:35 AM → 5:11 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
1:45 AM → 6:12 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
2:25 AM → 6:42 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
2:30 AM → 7:15 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:35 AM → 5:11 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
1:45 AM → 6:12 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
2:25 AM → 6:42 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
2:30 AM → 7:15 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:35 AM → 5:11 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
1:45 AM → 6:12 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
2:25 AM → 6:42 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
2:30 AM → 7:15 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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