The average bus between Reading and Hove takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Hove. 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 Hove. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Hove at 2:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Reading to Hove? 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 Hove. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hove station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Reading to Hove bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Hove bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Old Steine station.
Book your Reading to Hove bus tickets online with RailAir and National Express.
The distance between Reading and Hove is 89.3 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Old Steine via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 10m.