The average bus between Lyon and Reading takes 20h 11m and the fastest bus takes 17h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 twice daily between Lyon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and take an average of 20h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lyon 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 Lyon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Reading station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.
Lyon to Reading bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Reading bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Lyon to Reading bus tickets online with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Reading is 764.9 km. The road distance is 999 km.
You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 17h 56m.