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Longford to Reading Bus Schedule

Bus from Longford to Reading: Journey Information

There are 144 intercity buses per day from Longford to Reading. Traveling by bus from Longford to Reading usually takes around 57 minutes, but the fastest RailAir bus can make the trip in 42 minutes.

Distance23 mi (36 km)
Shortest duration0h 42m
Cheapest priceCA$46.09
Trips per day144
Most frequent serviceRailAir
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What bus companies travel from Longford to Reading?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Longford to Reading. RailAir connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
RailAir1440h 57mCA$46.71
  • Book RailAir from Longford to Reading from CA$46. There are 144 trips per day offered by RailAir from Longford to Reading and you can expect on average to pay for a RailAir ticket to Reading. In Longford, RailAir departs to Reading from Wellington Rd and 2 other stations. In Reading, RailAir arrives at Reading Station .

    An average trip on RailAir from Longford to Reading takes 0 hours and 57 minutes , while the fastest available RailAir trip will get you to Reading in 0 hours and 42 minutes .

    On weekends, RailAir offers 121 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Reading.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Longford to Reading

The bus takes an average of 57 minutes to cover the 23 miles from Longford to Reading. However, the fastest bus only takes 42 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Reading. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Longford to Reading, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 144 scheduled buses that travel from Longford to Reading every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Longford to Reading without transferring.

City Information

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Located only 20 minutes west of London, Reading is a large university and market town in the English county of Berkshire. Reading has an intriguing mix of the past and the present, with a vibrant student scene thriving among the city's medieval and Victorian architecture.

Reading sits on the River Thames, at the end-point of the Kennet and Avon Canal, so there are a number of pretty riverside walks to take in the scenery. Explore the gardens and meet the animals at Beadle Wildlife Park, a vast park crisscrossed with nature trails.

To discover the town's past, visit the Reading Museum, where you can take a trip through time from early Saxon settlements to the Industrial Revolution through 21st-century life.

Since Reading is home to a large university, you are always guaranteed exciting nightlife. Filled with many restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs, Reading is the perfect place for a night on the town. Try The Nag's Head, The Lyndhurst, or The Purple Turtle to start your night right.

Because Reading is only a short way from London, getting to Reading is simple. Fly to one of London's large international airports for access from around the world. Reading Train Station is also one of Britain's main railway interchanges, making it easy to reach from all over the country by train. National Express buses also operate through the city from many destinations around the United Kingdom.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Longford?

Main departure station: Wellington Rd

Buses to Reading leave from 3 stations in Longford.

All bus stations in Longford:

  • Wellington Rd

  • Cromer Rd W

  • Heathrow Airport T2 and T3

Where does the bus arrive in Reading?

Main arrival station: Reading Station

All buses from Longford arrive at one main station in Reading.

All bus stations in Reading:

  • Reading Station

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