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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Essex takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Essex. 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 17m
Duration
104 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
4h 18m
£41–65

Reading to Essex bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Reading and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 104.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Polecat Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 18m.

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