Bus Watford Junction to Reading from £32 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Watford Junction and Reading takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly bus service from Watford Junction 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.

2h 12m
Duration: 52 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1

1h 49m

£29–38

Watford Junction to Reading bus times

Buses run hourly between Watford Junction and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

10:08 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
2h 7m • 1 change
10:58 PM → 1:15 AM
Arrives next day
2h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:07 AM → 5:41 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 7:15 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:07 AM → 5:41 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 7:15 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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