How to get from Reading to London
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Reading to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 61 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
61 km
Reading to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Reading → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Reading to London
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:55 and the last at 20:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 03:55 | 20:40 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Reading to London works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Reading to London Heathrow, about 40 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 40 min, direct, no transfers.
Reading to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Reading to London?
The most useful route takes about 40m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is London from Reading?
About 61 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Reading to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €5 to €7. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Reading to London?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Reading to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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