The average bus between Reading and Beckenham takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Beckenham. 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 Reading and Beckenham. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Beckenham at 2:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Beckenham? 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 Reading to Beckenham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Beckenham station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Reading to Beckenham bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Beckenham bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Manor Road station.
The distance between Reading and Beckenham is 65.8 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Manor Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Haymarket / Jermyn Street, and Haymarket / Charles II Street in around 3h 48m.