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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Leicester takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Reading to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 25m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
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Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
4h 30m
£47–83

Reading to Leicester bus times

Buses run hourly between Reading and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Leicester at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 139.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to St Margaret's Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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