The average bus between Reading and New Cross Station takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to New Cross Station. 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 5 times a day between Reading and New Cross Station. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into New Cross Station at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to New Cross Station? 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 New Cross Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at New Cross Station station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Reading to New Cross Station bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to New Cross Station bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Marquis Of Granby station.
The distance between Reading and New Cross Station is 65.1 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to New Cross Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Aldwych, and Marquis Of Granby in around 3h 19m.