The average bus between Reading and Dover takes 6h 51m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dover station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Reading to Dover bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Dover bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Reading to Dover bus tickets online with RailAir, National Express and Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Reading and Dover is 163 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Pencester Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 5h 54m.