The average bus between Shepherd's Bush and Reading takes 2h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shepherd's Bush 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 Shepherd's Bush and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Shepherd's Bush is at 6:48 AM which arrives into Reading at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Chiswick Lane and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 15m • 2 changes
2h 10m • 2 changes
2h 9m • 2 changes
2h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Shepherd's Bush to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shepherd's Bush station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Shepherd's Bush to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Chiswick Lane station.
Shepherd's Bush to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
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The distance between Shepherd's Bush and Reading is 52.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Shepherd's Bush to Reading RailAir via Chiswick Lane and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 14m.