The average bus between Reading and Dalston takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Dalston. 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 5 times a day between Reading and Dalston. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Dalston at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Dalston? 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 Dalston. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dalston station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Reading to Dalston bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Dalston bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Englefield Road/ Mortimer Road station.
The distance between Reading and Dalston is 62.7 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Englefield Road/ Mortimer Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Aldwych in around 3h 12m.