The average bus between Reading and Forest Hill takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Forest Hill. 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 Forest Hill. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Forest Hill at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Forest Hill? 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 Forest Hill. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Forest Hill station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Reading to Forest Hill bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Forest Hill bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Forest Hill Station /London Rd.
Book your Reading to Forest Hill bus tickets online with RailAir, Metroline Travel and Go Ahead London.
The distance between Reading and Forest Hill is 63.6 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Forest Hill Station /London Rd via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 3h 29m.