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Shiplake to Kensington buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Shiplake and Kensington takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 54m. There is a bus service every few hours from Shiplake to Kensington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 36m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 035 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Cromwell Road / Tescobus bus 025 / ...
2h 20m
£30–41

Shiplake to Kensington bus times

Buses run hourly between Shiplake and Kensington. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shiplake is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Kensington at 4:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Forbury Road and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 29m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Reading BusesRailAirNational Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shiplake to Kensington? 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.

Map of how to get from Shiplake to Kensington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Shiplake, England and Kensington, England?

You can take a bus from Shiplake College to West Cromwell Road / Tesco via Forbury Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 20m.

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