The average bus between Reading and Leyton takes 8h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Leyton. 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 3 times a day between Reading and Leyton. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Leyton at 2:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Leyton? 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 Leyton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Leyton station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Reading to Leyton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Leyton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Shrubland Road station.
Book your Reading to Leyton bus tickets online with RailAir, Metroline Travel and Arriva UK.
The distance between Reading and Leyton is 67.3 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Shrubland Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Haymarket / Jermyn Street, and Trocadero / Haymarket in around 3h 36m.