The average bus between Nelson and Reading takes 12h 40m and the fastest bus takes 9h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nelson 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 3 times a day between Nelson and Reading. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Nelson 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 Nelson to Reading. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Reading station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Nelson to Reading bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Reading bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Nelson and Reading is 277 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 31m.