Rugby to Reading Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Rugby and Reading takes 5h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 86 bus, bus

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Take the bus from Northcote Road to Transport Museumbus 86
Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1

4h 28m

£44–63

Rugby to Reading bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Rugby and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:20 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 4:49 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 6:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 8:22 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 12:05 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 4:49 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 12:05 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 4:49 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 12:05 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 4:49 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 12:05 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 4:49 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 6:25 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:14 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
11:49 AM → 4:45 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
1:49 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby to Reading? 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.

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

You can take a bus from Northcote Road to Reading RailAir via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 28m.

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Line 86 bus, bus

Rugby to Reading bus times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:20 AM → 2:27 PM

12:20 PM → 4:49 PM

1:20 PM → 6:27 PM

3:20 PM → 8:22 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:25 AM

7:05 AM → 12:05 PM

10:20 AM → 2:27 PM

12:20 PM → 4:49 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:25 AM

7:05 AM → 12:05 PM

10:20 AM → 2:27 PM

12:20 PM → 4:49 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:25 AM

7:05 AM → 12:05 PM

10:20 AM → 2:27 PM

12:20 PM → 4:49 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:25 AM

7:05 AM → 12:05 PM

10:20 AM → 2:27 PM

12:20 PM → 4:49 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:07 PM

10:20 AM → 2:27 PM

12:20 PM → 4:45 PM

1:20 PM → 6:25 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:14 AM → 12:17 PM

9:49 AM → 2:17 PM

11:49 AM → 4:45 PM

1:49 PM → 6:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Northcote Road to Transport Museum

Bus from Church Street to Bus Station

Bus trips from Rugby

Bus trips to Reading

Alternative transport options