The average bus between Reading and Whitstable takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Whitstable. 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 3 hours between Reading and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Whitstable? 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 Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Whitstable station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Reading to Whitstable bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Whitstable bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Long Reach station.
The distance between Reading and Whitstable is 138.9 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Horsebridge via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Long Reach in around 5h 5m.