The average bus between Reading and Sandbanks takes 4h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Sandbanks. 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Sandbanks. 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 Sandbanks at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Sandbanks? 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 Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Sandbanks station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Reading to Sandbanks bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Sandbanks bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Shoreacres station.
The distance between Reading and Sandbanks is 109.5 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Shoreacres via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 4h.