The average bus between Hitchin and Reading takes 3h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. 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 4 hours between Hitchin and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Hampton by Hilton and take an average of 3h 30m. 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 Hampton by Hilton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
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.
Book your Hitchin to Reading bus tickets online with Arriva UK, FlixBus and RailAir.
The distance between Hitchin and Reading is 72.4 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Reading RailAir via Hampton by Hilton, Luton DART Parkway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 22m.