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The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Reading
Showing times and prices for Mar 18
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
38 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Reading will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Fast buses
Of the 3 buses that leave Oxford for Reading on Wed, Mar 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 the direct buses cover the 38 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:30AM1h13
Oxford09:43AMReading
$61One-way
0 transfers
03:30AM2h42
Oxford06:12AMReading
$761One-way
0 transfers
01:10PM2h59
Oxford04:09PMReading
$761One-way
0 transfers
08:30AM1h13
Oxford09:43AMReading
$61One-way
0 transfers
03:30AM2h42
Oxford06:12AMReading
$761One-way
0 transfers
01:10PM2h59
Oxford04:09PMReading
$761One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oxford to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$69 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Oxford to Reading Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:41AM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:09PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:47PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:46PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Live departures
Oxford to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Reading buses for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 4:57 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 5:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h47 | 7:47 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 5:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h56 | 8:46 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 6:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h56 | 9:06 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALGW · RRRA1 | 6:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 9:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 6:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 9:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 7:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 10:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 7:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 10:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALGW · RRRA1 | 8:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 9:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 12:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 9:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 12:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALGW · RRRA1 | 10:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h56 | 1:26 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 11:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h56 | 2:06 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 11:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h57 | 2:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALGW · RRRA1 | 12:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h58 | 3:28 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 1:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h59 | 4:09 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 1:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h59 | 4:49 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 2:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h21 | 5:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 3:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h59 | 6:09 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 3:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h56 | 6:46 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 4:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h15 | 7:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 4:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h12 | 8:02 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 6:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h47 | 8:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 7:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h32 | 9:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RRRA1 | 8:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h31 | 10:46 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| TALGW · RRRA1 | 9:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| 3:30 AM Oxford | 2h42 | 6:12 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Oxford to Reading run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 45m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest month Oct |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Mon |
Best day to book ahead 2 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express, Thames Travel from Oxford to ReadingYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Reading with National Express, Thames Travel for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 32m
Cheapest Price
$75 (€61)
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Thames Travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
$6 (€5)
Thames Travel frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Reading
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Reading by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Oxford to Reading can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Oxford to Reading is $69 (€56) ; 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 Oxford to Reading is 45m to travel the 23 miles (38 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Oxford to Reading leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Oxford to Reading leaves at 11:40 PM.
There are 25 buses a day from Oxford to Reading which require at least one change with National Express, Thames Travel. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Oxford to Reading, you can count on National Express, Thames Travel for the best way to get you to Reading. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Oxford and Reading and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Oxford , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station . When arriving in Reading , you can end your journey in bus stations like Reading, Blagrave Street, Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Reading, Blagrave Street, located 0 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Reading from Oxford is worth doing with a journey time of 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Oxford to Reading is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Reading including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Oxford to Reading:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Oxford to Reading for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Oxford to Reading depends on the bus companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Oxford to Reading.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Oxford to Reading:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Oxford to Reading:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Oxford to Reading.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Oxford to Reading with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Oxford to Reading with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Oxford to Reading with the following bus company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Reading
Oxford
Reading
The major bus station for departures in Oxford is Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station for your trip from Oxford to Reading.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Car connection
George StreetWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available near the waiting area.
Public transit options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
The major bus station for arrivals in Reading is Reading, Blagrave Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading, Blagrave Street for your trip to Reading from Oxford.
Reading, Blagrave Street
Amenities at bus station
Accessibilityinformation
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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