The average bus between Reading and Harpenden takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Harpenden. 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 Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at High Wycombe BusStn and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Harpenden? 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 Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Harpenden station via High Wycombe BusStn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Reading to Harpenden bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, depart from Friar Street station.
Reading to Harpenden bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, arrive at Marlowes station.
The distance between Reading and Harpenden is 58.3 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from Friar Street to Old Cock Inn via High Wycombe BusStn, Marlowes, and St Peter's Street in around 4h 25m.