The average bus between Reading and Beckenham takes 3h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Beckenham. 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 Beckenham. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Beckenham at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Beckenham? 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 Beckenham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir station and arriving at East Croydon Rail Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Reading to Beckenham bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Beckenham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.
The distance between Reading and Beckenham is 65.8 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Chinese Garage via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 3h 27m.