Coach trips from Reading to London

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Frequently asked questions

Bus tickets from Reading to London with FlixBus are available from as low as £9.49.
The route between Reading and London generally takes about 55 minutes by coach and covers approximately 39 miles.
Passengers travelling from Reading to London by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Reading to London is at 04:45.
The day's last coach departure from Reading to London is set for 20:50.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Reading and London. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Reading, there are 2 coach stops. As for London, it has 10 stops. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, night coach services run from Reading to London. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Every FlixBus coach between Reading and London is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Reading–London route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Reading to London route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from Reading to London: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Reading and London starting from £9.49.
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Reading to London lasts approximately 55 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Reading and London is 39 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Reading to London bus schedules: to check departure times of coaches between Reading and London, simply select your travel date in the search bar at the top of the page and browse our available trip options with their schedules and prices.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 5 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Reading, there are 2 coach stops. As for London, it has 10 stops. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Reading in the evening and arrive at London in total comfort.

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