The average bus between Calais and Reading takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Calais 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 5 times a day between Calais and Reading. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Reading. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Reading station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Calais to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Calais to Reading bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Calais and Reading is 204.8 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a bus from Calais to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 6m.