The average bus between Thamesmead and Reading takes 3h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thamesmead 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 5 times a day between Thamesmead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Thamesmead is at 4:36 AM which arrives into Reading at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Aldwych / Kingsway and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Thamesmead station and arriving at Reading station via Aldwych / Kingsway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Thamesmead to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road station.
Thamesmead to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Thamesmead and Reading is 75.7 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road to Reading RailAir via Aldwych / Kingsway, Aldwych / Bush House, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 35m.