The average bus between Madrid and Reading takes 32h 57m and the fastest bus takes 32h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Reading. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 32h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Reading. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Reading station via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 57m.
Madrid to Reading bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Reading bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Madrid to Reading bus tickets online with ALSA, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Reading is 1,245.4 km. The road distance is 1,800 km.
You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Reading RailAir via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 28h 18m.