The average bus between Harpenden and Reading takes 3h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Watford Junction station and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harpenden 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 Harpenden to Reading. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Reading station via Watford Junction station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Harpenden to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Old Cock Inn station.
Harpenden to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Harpenden and Reading is 58.3 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Reading RailAir via Watford Junction station and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 3h 7m.