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The average bus between Watford Station and Reading takes 2h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford Station 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 twice daily between Watford Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Station is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Shepherds Road and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 16m • 1 change2h 7m • 1 change2h 6m • 1 change2h 10m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Watford Station 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shepherds Road station and arriving at Reading RailAir station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Watford Station to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Shepherds Road station.
Watford Station to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Watford Station and Reading is 44.3 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a vehicle from Watford Station to Reading RailAir via Shepherds Road, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 22m.
