The average bus between Reading and Merton takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Merton. 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 Merton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Merton at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Redbridge Park and Ride and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Merton? 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 Merton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Merton station via Redbridge Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Reading to Merton bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.
Reading to Merton bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at West Wing station.
The distance between Reading and Merton is 46.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a bus from Station Road to The Plough Inn via Redbridge Park and Ride and West Wing in around 2h 57m.