Birmingham to Reading bus

Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading

Showing times and prices for May 30

Cheapest

21

Average

23

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.

Megabus
02:50PM2h00
Birmingham
04:50PMReading
211One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
04:10PM2h10
Birmingham
06:20PMReading
231One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
11:45AM2h15
Birmingham
02:00PMReading
231One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:50PM3h10
Birmingham
02:00AMReading
241One-way
0 transfers

Bus schedule from Birmingham to Reading

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 30
Megabus
11:45AM2h15
Birmingham
02:00PMReading
0 transfers
Megabus
02:50PM2h00
Birmingham
04:50PMReading
0 transfers
Megabus
04:10PM2h10
Birmingham
06:20PMReading
0 transfers
Megabus
10:50PM3h10
Birmingham
02:00AMReading
0 transfers

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Bus times from Birmingham to Reading

Showing times and prices for May 30

Fastest Journey

2 h

Average

2 h 23 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

131 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Birmingham for Reading every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Megabus
02:50PM2h00
Birmingham
04:50PMReading
211One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
04:10PM2h10
Birmingham
06:20PMReading
231One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
11:45AM2h15
Birmingham
02:00PMReading
231One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:50PM3h10
Birmingham
02:00AMReading
241One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Reading

distanceDistance81 miles (130 km)
durationAverage bus duration2 h
priceAverage bus ticket price$21 (€18)
frequencyBus frequency3 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 3 direct buses a day
carriersBus companiesMegabus or National Express

Buses from Birmingham to Reading cover the 81 miles (130 km) long route taking on average 2 h with our travel partners like Megabus or National Express. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $21 (€18), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $10 (€9). Travelers depart most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading).

Bus companies: National Express from Birmingham to Reading

Travel between Birmingham and Reading from $10 (€9) with Omio’s bus partners National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

National Express

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Birmingham to Reading, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

    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.
    FAQs
    Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading can start from as little as $10 (€9) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Birmingham to Reading is $21 (€18); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
    The average journey time by bus from Birmingham to Reading is 2 h  to travel the 81 mile (130 km) long route, with around there are 3 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
    The first bus from Birmingham to Reading leaves at 5: 50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
    The last bus from Birmingham to Reading leaves at 11: 20 PM.
    Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham to Reading without having to change trains with Megabus. There are 3 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 book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services to Reading from Birmingham to compare what amenities they may offer.

    When departing from Birmingham, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Brunel Street and Birmingham, Station Street (Stop NS13). When arriving in Reading, you can end your trip in bus stations like Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading), Reading, RBH Main Entrance and Reading, Station Road (Stop SD).

    Passengers board the bus most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading), located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.

    The cheapest month for a bus from Birmingham to Reading is December.
    Yes, you can take a bus from Birmingham to Reading.
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