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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cross Hands Bus Stop | Mereoak P&R | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Cross Hands Bus Stop | Mereoak P&R | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cross Hands Bus Stop | Mereoak P&R | No tags |
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Get from Cross Hands to Reading
The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 29777 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £20
National Express Cross Hands Reading recent customer reviews
Drivers were very pleasant and extremely helpful had a very smooth trouble free journey thankyou
Lynda J.
First time I ever used the National Express. Cheap fares and a good service I think. Nice comfortable, clean bus and I enjoyed the runs through different places in Wales, which were new to me. Both drivers we're friendly and polite and treated our luggage with respect. Only reason for giving 4 stars. Would have been helpful if newbies like me, knew if it is ok to use the toilet while bus was moving or parked. (I just hung on for worry about using the toilet at an inappropriate time! 🤣) I have decided if buses we're frequent and convenient enough, I would happily ditch the car!
Ann M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cross Hands to Reading
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Cross Hands to Reading?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cross Hands to Reading start from £20. The average price for this route is around £20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cross Hands to Reading?
The average bus journey time from Cross Hands to Reading is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 136 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 20m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Cross Hands to Reading route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cross Hands to Reading?
The earliest bus departs from Cross Hands to Reading at 11:15. And the latest bus departs at 11:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cross Hands to Reading?
A bus journey from Cross Hands to Reading produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cross Hands to Reading was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of £17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cross Hands to Reading as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £17 to £30 for a bus ticket from Cross Hands to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-19.
