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Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Cheapest

$31

Average

$38

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

07:40AM2h25

Birmingham

10:05AMReading

$311One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

11:10AM2h25

Birmingham

01:35PMReading

$311One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

07:15PM6h20

Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

01:35AMReading

$521One-way

1 transfer

Bus schedule from Birmingham to Reading

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 13

Megabus

07:40AM2h25

Birmingham

10:05AMReading

0 transfers

Megabus

11:10AM2h25

Birmingham

01:35PMReading

0 transfers

FlixBus

07:15PM6h20

Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

01:35AMReading

1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading?

The best time to book your bus from Birmingham to Reading is 7 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Birmingham to Reading route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Birmingham to Reading per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Birmingham to Reading.

Buses

from $16

Trains

from $43

Bus times from Birmingham to Reading

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Fastest Journey

2 h 25 m

Average

3 h 43 m

Buses per day

Distance

131 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Birmingham for Reading every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

07:40AM2h25

Birmingham

10:05AMReading

$311One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

11:10AM2h25

Birmingham

01:35PMReading

$311One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

07:15PM6h20

Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

01:35AMReading

$521One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Reading

Distance	81 miles (130 km)
Average bus duration	2 h 20 min
Average bus ticket price	$26 (€22)
Bus frequency	4 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day
Bus providers	Megabus

Buses from Birmingham to Reading cover the 81 miles (130 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 20 min with our travel partners like Megabus. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $9 (€8), but the average price of bus tickets is $26 (€22). Travelers depart most frequently from Birmingham, Brunel Street and arrive in Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE).

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry from Birmingham to Reading

Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry buses will get you to Reading from Birmingham from $9 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Birmingham - Reading bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Reading

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Reading with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Reading.

Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Birmingham to Reading is $26 (€22); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Reading bus time is 2 h 20 min covering the 81 mile (130 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Birmingham to Reading leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Birmingham to Reading leaves at 9: 35 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham to Reading without having to change trains with Megabus. There are 4 direct buses from Birmingham to Reading each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Birmingham to Reading bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services between Birmingham and Reading to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Birmingham, Brunel Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE), located 0.5 miles (830 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Reading from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Reading by bus is February.

You have options as you can travel between Birmingham and Reading 2 different ways: bus or train.