The average bus between Plumstead and Reading takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plumstead 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 4 times a day between Plumstead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 3:51 AM which arrives into Reading at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Horse Guards Parade and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Reading station via Horse Guards Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Plumstead to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Heavitree Road station.
Plumstead to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Plumstead and Reading is 73.1 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from Heavitree Road to Reading RailAir via Horse Guards Parade, Trafalgar Square, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 30m.