Bus from Reading Town Centre to Heathrow Airport

1 direct route · about 65 min · it runs at night, 02:40–23:03.

Next buses to Heathrow Airport as of 07:22

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Reading Town Centre, 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 ~65 min 51 Sat 48 · Sun 39 02:40 23:03 Reading RailAir Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8) Twyford, Maidenhead & Taplow

Times are for the first boarding point in Reading Town Centre 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 Town Centre to Heathrow Airport?

The RA1 (Reading RailAir) runs directly from Reading Town Centre to Heathrow Airport. Board at Reading RailAir and get off at Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8); the journey takes about 65 minutes.

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

Around 65 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 Town Centre to Heathrow Airport?

Only night services run directly: it runs at night, 02:40–23:03. Check the route timetables for which nights they run.

How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre 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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