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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Kettering takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Kettering. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 9m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 850 bus, line 300 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus bus 850
  2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus bus 300 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to The Pointbus bus 100
  4. Take the bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X6
  5. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus bus X4 / ...
6h 31m

Reading to Kettering bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Reading and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Kettering at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at High Wycombe BusStn and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 25m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 58m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 58m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands14h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 31m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 58m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 31m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 58m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 31m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 58m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 31m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 58m • 4 changes

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    Carousel BusesRedlineRed Rose TravelStagecoach MidlandsStagecoach Midlands6h 5m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Kettering? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Kettering.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Kettering, England?

You can take a bus from Friar Street to Bus Interchange via High Wycombe BusStn, Aylesbury Bus Stn, The Point, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 31m.

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