The average bus between Poitiers and Reading takes 18h 30m and the fastest bus takes 16h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Poitiers 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 Poitiers and Reading. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Poitiers is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris and take an average of 18h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Poitiers 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 Poitiers to Reading. However, there are services departing from Poitiers station and arriving at Reading station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
Poitiers to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poitiers station.
Poitiers to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Poitiers to Reading bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poitiers and Reading is 550.3 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a bus from Poitiers to Reading RailAir via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 17h 37m.