The average bus between Eltham and Reading takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Eltham 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 Eltham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Eltham is at 4:16 AM which arrives into Reading at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Eltham 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 Eltham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Reading station via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Eltham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / High Street station.
Eltham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Eltham and Reading is 70.9 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 23m.