The average bus between London and Read takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 6h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from London to Read. 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 London and Read. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Read at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from London to Read? 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 London to Read. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Read station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
London to Read bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Read bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between London and Read is 296.7 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a bus from London Victoria to Constitutional Club via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 56m.