The average bus between Reading and Poplar takes 8h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Poplar. 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 Poplar. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Poplar at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Poplar? 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 Poplar. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Poplar station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Reading to Poplar bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Poplar bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR station.
The distance between Reading and Poplar is 66.5 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Piccadilly Circus in around 3h 17m.