The average bus between Reading and Hertford takes 6h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Hertford. 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 Hertford. 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 Hertford at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at High Wycombe BusStn and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Hertford? 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 Hertford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hertford station via High Wycombe BusStn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Reading to Hertford bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, depart from Friar Street station.
Reading to Hertford bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Reading and Hertford is 72.3 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from Friar Street to Theatre via High Wycombe BusStn, Riverside, and Bus Station in around 5h 55m.