The average bus between Reading and Dagenham takes 9h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Dagenham. 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 3 times a day between Reading and Dagenham. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Dagenham at 2:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Dagenham? 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 Dagenham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dagenham station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Reading to Dagenham bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Dagenham bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathway Becontree station.
The distance between Reading and Dagenham is 79.4 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Heathway Becontree via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross in around 3h 55m.