The average bus between Reading and Cold Ash takes 2h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Cold Ash. 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 hourly between Reading and Cold Ash. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:56 PM which arrives into Cold Ash at 7:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cold Ash. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cold Ash station via Newbury Wharf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Reading to Cold Ash bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Friar Street station.
Reading to Cold Ash bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Newbury Wharf station.
The distance between Reading and Cold Ash is 20.5 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Reading Buses operates a bus from Friar Street to Newbury Wharf hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 16m.