The average bus between Perth and Reading takes 12h 47m and the fastest bus takes 11h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Perth is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Perth 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 Perth to Reading. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Reading station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
Perth to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Perth to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Perth to Reading bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Reading is 572.2 km. The road distance is 751 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 12h 42m.