Bus from Reading to Heathrow Airport

1 direct route · about 61 min · it runs at night, 02:43–23:06.

Next buses to Heathrow Airport as of 18:25

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Reading, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
RA1 Reading RailAir ~61 min 51 Sat 48 · Sun 39 02:43 23:06 Cemetery Junction (Stop E1) Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8) Twyford, Maidenhead & Taplow

Times are for the first boarding point in Reading on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Reading to Heathrow Airport?

The RA1 (Reading RailAir) runs directly from Reading to Heathrow Airport. Board at Cemetery Junction (Stop E1) and get off at Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8); the journey takes about 61 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Reading to Heathrow Airport?

Around 61 minutes on the RA1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Twyford, Maidenhead, Taplow on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Reading to Heathrow Airport?

Only night services run directly: it runs at night, 02:43–23:06. Check the route timetables for which nights they run.

How much is the bus from Reading to Heathrow Airport?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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