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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oxford and Reading takes 1h 22m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Oxford 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.

1h 22m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Oxford to Reading bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Oxford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 11m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 11m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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.

Map of how to get from Oxford to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Reading, England?

Thames Travel operates a bus from Police Station to Swansea Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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