The average bus between Reading and Madrid takes 33h 7m and the fastest bus takes 29h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Madrid. 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 twice daily between Reading and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Madrid at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 33h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Madrid? 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 Madrid. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Madrid station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 7m.
Reading to Madrid bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Madrid bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Book your Reading to Madrid bus tickets online with RailAir, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Madrid is 1,245.4 km. The road distance is 1,797 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 28h 14m.