The average bus between Reading and Cold Ash takes 1h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h. The bus service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Cold Ash. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Cold Ash at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. 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 Thatcham Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Reading to Cold Ash bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from St Marys Butts station.
Reading to Cold Ash bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Thatcham Broadway station.
The distance between Reading and Cold Ash is 20.5 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Reading Buses operates a bus from St Marys Butts to Thatcham Broadway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 51 min.