The average bus between Reading and Hackney takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Hackney. 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 5 times a day between Reading and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Hackney at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Hackney? 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 Hackney. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hackney station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Reading to Hackney bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Hackney bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Hackney Baths station.
The distance between Reading and Hackney is 64.6 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hackney Baths via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Piccadilly Circus in around 3h 29m.