The average bus between Sanderstead and Reading takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Sanderstead 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 every 30 minutes between Sanderstead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Sanderstead is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at West Croydon Bus Station and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sanderstead 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 Sanderstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sanderstead station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Sanderstead to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
Sanderstead to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Sanderstead and Reading is 63.5 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Cranleigh Gardens to Reading RailAir via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 13m.