The average bus between Poplar and Reading takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Poplar 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 every 4 hours between Poplar and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Poplar is at 5:52 AM which arrives into Reading at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Trafalgar Square and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poplar 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 Poplar to Reading. However, there are services departing from Poplar station and arriving at Reading station via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Poplar to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR station.
Poplar to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Poplar and Reading is 66.5 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR to Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 10m.