The average bus between Hayes and Reading takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Hayes 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 30 minutes between Hayes and Reading. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Hayes is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Park Street and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hayes 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 Hayes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hayes station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Hayes to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
Hayes to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Hayes and Reading is 69.1 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a bus from Hayes Library to Reading RailAir via Park Street, Fairfield Halls, Delta Point / West Croydon Station, West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 37m.