The average bus between Reading and Southwell takes 6h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Southwell. 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 3 hours between Reading and Southwell. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Southwell at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Southwell? 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 Southwell. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir station and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Reading to Southwell bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Southwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Reading and Southwell is 180.4 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Park Terrace via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, and Victoria Centre in around 7h 3m.