- Must visit
Reading Museum
Reading's main museum, famed for the Bayeux Tapestry replica, local history, Huntley & Palmers displays, and Abbey galleries.
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.
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Buses from Oxford to Reading run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $73 but you can travel from only $6 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 28m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Oxford to Reading.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:12AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:41AM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:09PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:43PM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:38PM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:47PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
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 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:46PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Reading buses for today, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 10:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h16 | 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 | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 12:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h18 | 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 | 5:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h42 | 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 | |
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TALGW · RRRA1 | 2:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 5:10 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 3:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h40 | 5:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 4:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h30 | 6:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 5:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h30 | 7:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 5:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h51 | 8:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 6:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h02 | 9:12 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 6:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h53 | 9:43 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 | |
TALHR · RRRA1 | 8:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h15 | 11:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Oxford to Reading with National Express. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Reading — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Reading trip today.
Reading's main museum, famed for the Bayeux Tapestry replica, local history, Huntley & Palmers displays, and Abbey galleries.
Modern art gallery in the civic centre showing changing exhibitions by regional and national artists in a central, accessible space.
University museum with strong agriculture, countryside, and design collections. Popular for families and one of Reading's standout visits.
Large central park with formal gardens, Thames views, and the iconic Maiwand Lion. A classic place to stroll or relax near downtown.
Historic quarter around the Abbey ruins, museum, and Forbury Gardens. Ideal for understanding Reading's origins on a compact walking route.
Riverside nature reserve and meadow walk beside the Thames. Peaceful paths and wildlife make it a favorite local escape close to the centre.
A Berkshire classic of smoked haddock in a creamy parsley sauce. Traditionally linked to Windsor and widely associated with the wider county.
A rich fruit cake made with currants, butter, eggs, sugar and mixed spice. A long-standing Berkshire tea-time bake.
A soft yeasted bun spiced with caraway and filled with currants, candied peel and sugar. Traditionally baked in Berkshire and nearby counties.
Polished fine dining restaurant known for seasonal British tasting menus and refined service in an elegant central Reading setting.
Popular Reading institution for Lebanese and Middle Eastern plates, known for generous mezze and a lively, casual atmosphere.
Well-regarded independent restaurant serving British and European dishes with seasonal ingredients in a relaxed modern dining room.
Reading is pricier than many UK towns. Hotels and dining are above average, but rail and local buses are manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants often add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafes usually do not require tipping.
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Reading, Blagrave Street -> Reading Station, Reading
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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.

Most Oxford to Reading buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Reading, Blagrave Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Reading bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Reading, Blagrave Street has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading, Blagrave Street: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Check bus stations information for Oxford and Reading, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.