The average bus between Rotherham and Reading takes 12h 5m and the fastest bus takes 7h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham to Reading. 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 twice daily between Rotherham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 53m • 3 changes
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13h 3m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Reading? 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 Rotherham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Reading station via Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Rotherham to Reading bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Rotherham to Reading bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Rotherham and Reading is 221 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Reading RailAir via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leicester, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h.