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Trip Overview

The average bus between Watford and Reading takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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 1m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Watford to Reading bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Watford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 30m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir1h 55m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir2h 4m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyRailAir2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

Map of how to get from Watford to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 1h 56m.

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