The average bus between Hounslow and Reading takes 1h 43m and the fastest bus takes 1h 21m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Hounslow 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 Hounslow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Hounslow is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 22m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

1h 27m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Hounslow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hounslow station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Hounslow to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from The Bell station.
Hounslow to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Hounslow and Reading is 42.3 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from The Bell to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 29m.