The average bus between Reading and Northolt takes 1h 56m and the fastest bus takes 1h 35m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Northolt. 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 30 minutes between Reading and Northolt. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Northolt at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

1h 58m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Northolt. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Northolt station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Reading to Northolt bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Northolt bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Northolt Station.
The distance between Reading and Northolt is 43 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Northolt Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 1h 36m.