Reading to Ruislip Buses

Reading to Ruislip buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Ruislip takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Ruislip. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 12m
Duration: 42 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bus, line 278 bus

best

Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Midcroftbus 278

2h 5m

£29–35

Reading to Ruislip bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Reading and Ruislip. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Ruislip at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:45 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:16 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 2:46 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
3:20 AM → 5:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
3:40 AM → 6:08 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
4:20 AM → 6:42 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
3:20 AM → 5:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
3:40 AM → 6:08 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
4:20 AM → 6:42 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
3:20 AM → 5:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
3:40 AM → 6:08 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
4:20 AM → 6:42 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
3:20 AM → 5:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
3:40 AM → 6:08 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
4:20 AM → 6:42 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
3:20 AM → 5:33 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
3:40 AM → 6:03 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
4:20 AM → 6:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
3:20 AM → 5:30 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
3:40 AM → 6:00 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
4:20 AM → 6:34 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Ruislip? 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.

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Trip Overview

Bus, line 278 bus

Reading to Ruislip bus times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:45 AM → 2:01 PM

12:05 PM → 2:16 PM

12:25 PM → 2:46 PM

12:45 PM → 3:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM

3:20 AM → 5:36 AM

3:40 AM → 6:08 AM

4:20 AM → 6:42 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM

3:20 AM → 5:36 AM

3:40 AM → 6:08 AM

4:20 AM → 6:42 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM

3:20 AM → 5:36 AM

3:40 AM → 6:08 AM

4:20 AM → 6:42 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM

3:20 AM → 5:36 AM

3:40 AM → 6:08 AM

4:20 AM → 6:42 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM

3:20 AM → 5:33 AM

3:40 AM → 6:03 AM

4:20 AM → 6:36 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:40 AM → 4:57 AM

3:20 AM → 5:30 AM

3:40 AM → 6:00 AM

4:20 AM → 6:34 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Reading, England and Ruislip, England?

Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Midcroft

Bus trips from Reading

Bus trips to Ruislip

Alternative transport options