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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leicester and Reading takes 3h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

3h 53m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Leicester to Reading bus times

Buses run twice daily between Leicester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusRailAir3h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusRailAir3h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusRailAir3h 45m • 1 change
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    FlixBusRailAir3h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Reading RailAir via London Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 54m.

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