The average bus between Reading and Charing Cross takes 2h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Charing Cross. 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 Reading and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Charing Cross? 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 Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Charing Cross station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Reading to Charing Cross bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Charing Cross bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Charing Cross station.
The distance between Reading and Charing Cross is 58.9 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Charing Cross via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 33m.