The average bus between South Croydon and Reading takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from South Croydon 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 30 minutes between South Croydon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from South Croydon is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 24m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 30m • 1 change

2h 34m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from South Croydon to Reading. However, there are services departing from South Croydon station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
South Croydon to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station.
South Croydon to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
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The distance between South Croydon and Reading is 61.7 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 53m.