The average bus between Hitchin and Reading takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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 2 hours between Hitchin and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Reading station via Airport Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Hitchin to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Moormead Close station.
Hitchin to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Hitchin and Reading is 72.4 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Reading RailAir via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 2m.