Reading to Cranfield Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Cranfield takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Cranfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration: 95 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...

5h 4m

£40–53

Reading to Cranfield bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Reading and Cranfield. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Cranfield at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

11:03 PM → 9:21 AM
Arrives next day
10h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 4:09 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 6:16 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:22 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:22 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:22 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:22 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:22 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Cranfield? 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Cranfield, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to War Memorial via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 4m.

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