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The average bus between Reading and Dover takes 6h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 52m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 025 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025 / ...
  3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
6h 32m
£42–58

Reading to Dover bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Reading and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 41m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 42m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 42m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East11h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 32m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 43m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 45m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 32m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 8m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 32m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 8m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 32m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 8m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 32m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 43m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 47m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 32m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 52m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 3 changes

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    RailAirNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Dover? 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.

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  • Distance: 128.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Pencester Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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