The average bus between Reading and Bedford bus Station takes 4h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 37m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Bedford bus Station. 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 hourly between Reading and Bedford bus Station. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Bedford bus Station at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Bedford bus Station? 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 Bedford bus Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bedford bus Station station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Reading to Bedford bus Station bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Bedford bus Station bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at St Paul's Square station.
The distance between Reading and Bedford bus Station is 83.5 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bedford bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton Station Interchange, and St Paul's Square in around 4h 26m.