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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Sydenham takes 3h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Sydenham. 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 30m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 176 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus bus N9
  3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Sydenham Station / Kirkdalebus bus 176
3h 36m
£29–77

Reading to Sydenham bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Reading and Sydenham. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Sydenham at 2:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 35m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 39m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 28m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 39m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 28m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 39m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 28m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 9m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London2h 59m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 22m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 12m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 9m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 19m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 33m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 24m • 2 changes

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    RailAirMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Sydenham? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Sydenham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Sydenham, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Sydenham Station / Kirkdale via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 3h 36m.

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