The average bus between Reading and Ashford takes 1h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Reading and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Ashford at 8:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 28m • 2 changes

1h 30m • 2 changes

1h 33m • 2 changes

1h 35m • 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 Elmsleigh Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Reading to Ashford bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Ashford bus services, operated by Carlone Buses, arrive at Elmsleigh Bus Station.
The distance between Reading and Ashford is 35.7 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to War Memorial via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Elmsleigh Bus Station in around 1h 31m.