The average bus between Chester and Reading takes 8h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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 3 times a day between Chester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Chester to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Chester to Reading bus tickets online with FlixBus and RailAir.
The distance between Chester and Reading is 232.8 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Reading RailAir via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 13m.