The average bus between Reading and Littlehampton takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Littlehampton. 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 4 times a day between Reading and Littlehampton. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Littlehampton at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Littlehampton? 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 Littlehampton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Littlehampton station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Reading to Littlehampton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Littlehampton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Anchor Springs station.
Book your Reading to Littlehampton bus tickets online with RailAir, National Express and Stagecoach South.
The distance between Reading and Littlehampton is 77.7 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Anchor Springs via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Marine Parade in around 4h 51m.