The average bus between Leeds and Reading takes 7h 46m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 Leeds and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeds is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Reading station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Leeds to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Leeds to Reading bus tickets online with National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Leeds and Reading is 263.1 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 21m.