The average bus between Shaftesbury and Reading takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury 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 4 times a day between Shaftesbury and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shaftesbury is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shaftesbury station and arriving at Reading station via New Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Shaftesbury to Reading bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Reading bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Reading is 98.9 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Reading West via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Bus Station, Railway Station, and Basingstoke in around 4h 41m.