The average bus between Bath and Reading takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. There is at least one bus per day from Bath 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 once daily between Bath and Reading. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Reading station via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Bath to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bath to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
The distance between Bath and Reading is 96.9 km. The road distance is 122 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m.