The average bus between Woolwich and Reading takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Woolwich 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 Woolwich and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 4:56 AM which arrives into Reading at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Aldwych / Kingsway and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 12m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Woolwich 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 Woolwich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Reading station via Aldwych / Kingsway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Woolwich to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Kingsman Street station.
Woolwich to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Woolwich and Reading is 71.6 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Kingsman Street to Reading RailAir via Aldwych / Kingsway, Aldwych / Bush House, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 15m.