The average bus between Purley and Reading takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley 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 30 minutes between Purley and Reading. The earliest departure is at 3:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at West Croydon Bus Station and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 14m • 2 changes
2h 56m • 2 changes
3h 11m • 2 changes
3h 11m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Purley to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
Purley to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Purley and Reading is 61.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Reading RailAir via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 14m.
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