Reading to Purley Buses

Reading to Purley buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Purley takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Purley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 29m
Duration: 56 mi
Distance: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7

3h 21m

Reading to Purley bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Reading and Purley. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Purley at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:03 PM → 12:51 AM
Arrives next day
2h 48m • 2 changes
11:03 PM → 1:44 AM
Arrives next day
2h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:23 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 7:54 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 8:23 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:55 AM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 8:23 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:55 AM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 8:23 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:55 AM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 8:23 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:55 AM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:39 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Purley? 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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Reading to Purley bus times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:03 PM → 12:51 AMArrives next day

11:03 PM → 1:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:23 AM

4:55 AM → 7:54 AM

5:27 AM → 8:20 AM

5:57 AM → 8:55 AM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:37 AM

4:55 AM → 8:23 AM

5:25 AM → 9:13 AM

5:55 AM → 9:55 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:37 AM

4:55 AM → 8:23 AM

5:25 AM → 9:13 AM

5:55 AM → 9:55 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:37 AM

4:55 AM → 8:23 AM

5:25 AM → 9:13 AM

5:55 AM → 9:55 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:37 AM

4:55 AM → 8:23 AM

5:25 AM → 9:13 AM

5:55 AM → 9:55 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:39 AM

4:55 AM → 8:21 AM

5:25 AM → 9:14 AM

5:55 AM → 9:53 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Station

Bus trips from Reading

Bus trips to Purley

Alternative transport options

10:03 PM → 12:51 AM
Arrives next day

11:03 PM → 1:44 AM
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