The average bus between Reading and Olney takes 6h 24m and the fastest bus takes 4h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Olney. 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 4 hours between Reading and Olney. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Olney at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Westgate and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Olney? 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 Olney. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at High Street station via Westgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Reading to Olney bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.
Reading to Olney bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Reading and Olney is 79.8 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Station Road to The Bull via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, High Street, and Central station in around 5h 45m.