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The average bus between Tunbridge Wells and Reading takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Tunbridge Wells 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.

4h 33m
Duration
92 mi
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Line 291 bus, line 400 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Whitehallbus bus 291
  2. Take the bus from Whitehall to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 400 / ...
  3. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 025 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
3h 54m

Tunbridge Wells to Reading bus times

Buses run hourly between Tunbridge Wells and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tunbridge Wells is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Whitehall and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 34m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusOxford Bus CompanyRailAir4h 34m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusOxford Bus CompanyRailAir4h 25m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 45m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir3h 50m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 11m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 45m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir3h 50m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 11m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 45m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir3h 50m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 11m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir4h 45m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusMetrobusNational ExpressRailAir3h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tunbridge Wells 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.

Map of how to get from Tunbridge Wells to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 92.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Tunbridge Wells, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Railway Station to Reading RailAir via Whitehall, Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 54m.

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