The average bus between Reading and Cambridge takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Cambridge. 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 3 hours between Reading and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cambridge station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Reading to Cambridge bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Cambridge bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Parkside station.
Book your Reading to Cambridge bus tickets online with RailAir and National Express.
The distance between Reading and Cambridge is 111.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Parkside via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 20m.