The average bus between Saffron Walden and Reading takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saffron Walden 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Saffron Walden and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saffron Walden is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saffron Walden 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Reading. However, there are services departing from Saffron Walden station and arriving at Reading station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Saffron Walden to Reading bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from High Street station.
Saffron Walden to Reading bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Saffron Walden and Reading is 104.7 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Reading RailAir via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h.