The average bus between Bolton and Reading takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 every 4 hours between Bolton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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 Bolton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Bolton to Reading bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bolton to Reading bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Bolton to Reading bus tickets online with Bee Network, National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Bolton and Reading is 256.4 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Reading RailAir via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 55m.