The average bus between Esher and Reading takes 2h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. There is a bus service every few hours from Esher 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 Esher and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esher is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Elmsleigh Bus Station and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Esher 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 Esher to Reading. However, there are services departing from Esher station and arriving at Reading station via Elmsleigh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Esher to Reading bus services, operated by White Bus Services, depart from Wolsey Road station.
Esher to Reading bus services, operated by White Bus Services, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Esher and Reading is 43 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Wolsey Road to Reading RailAir via Elmsleigh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 55m.