The average bus between Reading (Station) and Barking takes 9h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading (Station) to Barking. 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 (Station) and Barking. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Barking at 2:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading (Station) to Barking? 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 (Station) to Barking. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Barking station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Reading (Station) to Barking bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading (Station) to Barking bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at North Street station.
The distance between Reading (Station) and Barking is 73.5 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to North Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross in around 3h 40m.