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Coach tickets from Heathrow Airport to Reading
National Express coaches travel from Heathrow Airport to Reading on the 504 route, with services starting from £13.60*, providing a cost-effective travel option between London's major airport and this vibrant English town.
Coach tickets from Heathrow Airport to Reading
National Express coaches travel from Heathrow Airport to Reading on the 504 route, with services starting from £13.60*, providing a cost-effective travel option between London's major airport and this vibrant English town.
| Heathrow to Reading journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 35 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £13.60 * |
| Distance (approx) | 44km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 11:30am from Heathrow Central |
Our Heathrow Airport to Reading services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 504 service travels up to once a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Bridgwater Coach Station
- Taunton Park Street
- Exeter (Honiton Rd)
- Exeter Bampfylde Street
- Reading Mereoak Park & Ride
Heathrow to Reading route map
Departing from Heathrow Airport
While waiting for your coach at Heathrow Airport, you'll find plenty to keep you entertained with a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants available.
The airport offers excellent facilities including rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines to ensure your journey starts smoothly.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Arriving in Reading
Our coaches arrive at Reading Rail Station, perfectly positioned in the heart of the town centre.
This excellent location allows easy access to further public transport links and puts you just steps away from exploring Reading's fantastic shops, restaurants and attractions.
Perfect for:
✅ Airport travellers seeking budget-friendly transport options
✅ Passengers connecting to onward rail services from Reading
✅ Visitors wanting direct access to Reading's vibrant town centre
Book your National Express coach from Heathrow to Reading today and enjoy a comfortable, affordable journey with the convenience of central arrival and departure points.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station at 11.30am, arriving at Reading at 12:05am.
The last coach departs from Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station at 11.30am, arriving at Reading at 12:05am.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Reading is available from £13.60*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Reading is 35 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
Return route
Routes to Heathrow Airport
- Bath to Heathrow
- Birmingham to Heathrow
- Brighton to Heathrow
- Bristol to Heathrow
- Cambridge to Heathrow
- Cardiff to Heathrow
- Cheltenham to Heathrow
- Leicester to Heathrow
- London to Heathrow
- Nottingham to Heathrow
- Southampton to Heathrow
- Swindon to Heathrow
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