The average bus between Carlisle and Reading takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Carlisle 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 6 times a week between Carlisle and Reading. The earliest departure is at 11:35 PM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Reading. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Reading station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Carlisle to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Carlisle to Reading bus tickets online with National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Carlisle and Reading is 404.2 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 23m.
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