The average bus between Eastbourne and Reading takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Eastbourne 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 hourly between Eastbourne and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to Reading. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Reading station via Old Steine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Eastbourne to Reading bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Cornfield Road station.
Eastbourne to Reading bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Eastbourne to Reading bus tickets online with Brighton & Hove, National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Eastbourne and Reading is 116.3 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a bus from Cornfield Road to Reading RailAir via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 18m.