The average bus between Mortlake and Reading takes 2h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Mortlake 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 30 minutes between Mortlake and Reading. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Mortlake is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Richmond Station and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 5m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


2h 6m • 2 changes


2h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Mortlake to Reading. However, there are services departing from Mortlake station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Mortlake to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Richmond Station.
Mortlake to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Mortlake to Reading bus tickets online with First Bus London, Abellio London and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mortlake and Reading is 48.7 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Ship Lane / Stag Brewery to Reading RailAir via Richmond Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 10m.