The average bus between Cold Ash and Reading takes 1h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cold Ash 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 Cold Ash and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cold Ash is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cold Ash to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cold Ash station and arriving at Reading station via Station Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Cold Ash to Reading bus services, operated by Newbury & District, depart from Thatcham Broadway station.
Cold Ash to Reading bus services, operated by Newbury & District, arrive at Station Road.
The distance between Cold Ash and Reading is 20.5 km. The road distance is 27 km.
Reading Buses operates a bus from Thatcham Broadway to Station Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 55 min.