The average bus between Reading and Kew takes 1h 57m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Kew. 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 4 hours between Reading and Kew. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Kew at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Kew? 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 Kew. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Kew station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Reading to Kew bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Kew bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Watermans Centre station.
The distance between Reading and Kew is 47.1 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Watermans Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 51m.