The average bus between Reading and Hastings takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Hastings. 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 Hastings. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Hastings at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Hastings? 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 Hastings. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hastings station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Reading to Hastings bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Hastings bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Pier station.
Book your Reading to Hastings bus tickets online with RailAir, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Hastings is 126.7 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Pier via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, North Street, and Cornfield Road in around 5h 46m.