The average bus between Reading and Elstead takes 3h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Elstead. 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 Elstead. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 3:44 PM which arrives into Elstead at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Elstead? 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 Elstead. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Elstead station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Reading to Elstead bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Elstead bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Elstead Green station.
The distance between Reading and Elstead is 35.6 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Elstead Green via Heathrow Terminal 5, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 3h 27m.