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Reading to Headington buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Headington takes 1h 55m and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Headington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 55m
Duration
32 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Reading to Headington bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Reading and Headington. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Headington at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company2h 13m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 52m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 55m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company5h 21m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 41m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 52m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company5h 21m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 41m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 52m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company5h 21m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 41m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 52m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company5h 21m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 41m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 52m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Thames TravelStagecoach Oxfordshire1h 35m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelStagecoach Oxfordshire1h 35m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company4h 11m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company2h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Thames TravelStagecoach Oxfordshire1h 35m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelStagecoach Oxfordshire1h 35m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company4h 39m • 1 change
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    Thames TravelOxford Bus Company1h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Headington? 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.

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  • Distance: 32.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

Thames Travel operates a bus from Station Road to Westgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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