The average bus between Reading and Hitchin takes 3h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Hitchin. 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 Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 54m • 2 changes

2h 55m • 2 changes

3h 1m • 2 changes

3h 11m • 2 changes

2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 54m • 2 changes

2h 55m • 2 changes

3h 1m • 2 changes

2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 54m • 2 changes

2h 55m • 2 changes

3h 1m • 2 changes

2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 54m • 2 changes

2h 55m • 2 changes

3h 1m • 2 changes

2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 54m • 2 changes

2h 55m • 2 changes

3h 1m • 2 changes

2h 36m • 2 changes

2h 54m • 2 changes

2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 53m • 2 changes

2h 41m • 2 changes

2h 41m • 2 changes

3h 11m • 2 changes

3h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Hitchin? 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 Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Reading to Hitchin bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
The distance between Reading and Hitchin is 72.4 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to West Hill via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Luton Station Interchange in around 3h 52m.