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Southwark to Reading buses

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The average bus between Southwark and Reading takes 2h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly bus service from Southwark 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.

2h 43m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
2h 32m
£28–40

Southwark to Reading bus times

Buses run hourly between Southwark and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Southwark is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 45m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir3h 18m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 48m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 42m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir3h 18m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 48m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 42m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southwark 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.

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  • Distance: 48.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Southwark, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Reading RailAir via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 32m.

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