The average bus between Reading and Hailsham takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Hailsham. 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 Hailsham. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Hailsham at 3:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Hailsham? 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 Hailsham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hailsham station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Reading to Hailsham bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Hailsham bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Police Station.
The distance between Reading and Hailsham is 108.2 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Police Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 3h 54m.