The average bus between Reading and Eastbourne takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 4:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Eastbourne? 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 Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Reading to Eastbourne bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Eastbourne bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Reading and Eastbourne is 116.3 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, and Sea Life Centre in around 4h 12m.