The average bus between Plaistow and Reading takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plaistow 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 Plaistow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Plaistow is at 5:16 AM which arrives into Reading at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Regent Street / St James's and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plaistow 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 Plaistow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Reading station via Regent Street / St James's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Plaistow to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Croydon Road station.
Plaistow to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Plaistow and Reading is 68.5 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Croydon Road to Reading RailAir via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 18m.