The average bus between Reading and Harwich takes 8h 12m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Harwich. 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 4 times a day between Reading and Harwich. 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 Harwich at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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10h 32m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Harwich? 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 Harwich. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Harwich station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Reading to Harwich bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Harwich bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Mayflower Avenue station.
Book your Reading to Harwich bus tickets online with RailAir, National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Reading and Harwich is 164.5 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 6h 26m.