The average bus between Reading and East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA). 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 East Midlands Airport (EMA). 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 East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at East Midlands Airport (EMA) station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Coach Park station.
The distance between Reading and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 154.2 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Coach Park via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 48m.