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The average bus between Reading and Crawley takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Crawley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
2h 9m
£47–54

Reading to Crawley bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Reading and Crawley. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Crawley at 2:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressMetrobus2h 27m • 2 changes

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    RailAirOxford Bus CompanyMetrobus1h 57m • 2 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressMetrobus2h 27m • 2 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressMetrobus2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    RailAirOxford Bus CompanyMetrobus2h 20m • 2 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressMetrobus2h 41m • 2 changes

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    RailAirOxford Bus CompanyMetrobus2h 10m • 2 changes

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    RailAirOxford Bus CompanyMetrobus2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    RailAirOxford Bus CompanyMetrobus2h 20m • 2 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressMetrobus2h 41m • 2 changes

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    RailAirOxford Bus CompanyMetrobus2h 10m • 2 changes

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    RailAirOxford Bus CompanyMetrobus2h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Crawley? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Crawley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Town Centre East via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 2h 9m.

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