The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Reading
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
38 km
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 $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Reading without transferring at least once.
TALHR · RRRA13:50 PM2h56Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:46 PMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
TALGW · RRRA19:15 PM3h00Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station12:15 AMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
TALHR · RRRA17:10 AM2h55Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:05 AMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
TALHR · RRRA17:15 PM2h32Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:47 PMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
TALGW · RRRA14:30 AM2h45Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station7:15 AMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
TALHR · RRRA18:15 PM2h31Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:46 PMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
TALHR · RRRA17:15 PM2h32Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:47 PMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
TALHR · RRRA13:00 AM2h41Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station5:41 AMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
TALGW · RRRA13:30 AM2h42Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:12 AMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
TALHR · RRRA14:00 AM2h42Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:42 AMReading, Blagrave Street$771One-way1 transfer
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 $6. 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 $6, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Reading:
A train is $63 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Reading costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
You'll arrive about -1h -32m sooner (1h 22m by bus vs 50m by car) and save roughly $-66.34 (€-53.66) compared to fuel and tolls ($76 (€62) vs $10 (€8)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Thames Travel.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:41AM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:29AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:09PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:43PM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:08PM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:47PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:46PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Live departures
Oxford to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Reading buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TALGW · RRRA1 | On time 9:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
TALGW · RRRA1 | 2:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h56 | 5:11 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 3:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h41 | 5:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · RRRA1 | 3:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h42 | 6:12 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 4:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h42 | 6:42 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · RRRA1 | 4:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h45 | 7:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Reading
Buses from Oxford to Reading run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 11m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
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
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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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Reading
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- 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 place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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