The average bus between Reading and Ashford takes 1h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 21m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Ashford. 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 Reading and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Ashford at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Ashford? 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 Reading to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 station via Heathrow Terminal 5 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Reading to Ashford bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Ashford bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
The distance between Reading and Ashford is 35.7 km. The road distance is 42 km.
RailAir operates a bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £25–31 and the journey takes 44 min.