The average bus between Harpenden and Reading takes 3h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. 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 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Airport Parkway and take an average of 3h 33m. 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 London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Harpenden to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Harpenden to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Harpenden to Reading bus tickets online with Arriva UK, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley and RailAir.
The distance between Harpenden and Reading is 58.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Reading RailAir via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 49m.