The average bus between Reading and Plaistow takes 9h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Plaistow. 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 3 times a day between Reading and Plaistow. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Plaistow at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Plaistow? 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 Plaistow. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Plaistow station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Reading to Plaistow bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Plaistow bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Rokeby School station.
The distance between Reading and Plaistow is 68.5 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Rokeby School via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross in around 3h 24m.