The average bus between Reading and Harlow takes 3h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Harlow. 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 Harlow. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Harlow at 2:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Harlow station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Reading to Harlow bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Harlow bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Burnt Mill School station.
The distance between Reading and Harlow is 82.8 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Burnt Mill School via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 4h 7m.