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Cheap bus tickets from Southampton to Reading

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Cheapest

$36

Average

$42

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

04:45PM7h10

Southampton

11:55PMReading

$361One-way

0 transfers

05:00PM6h55

Southampton

11:55PMReading

$361One-way

0 transfers

05:20PM5h55

Southampton

11:15PMReading

$531One-way

0 transfers

Southampton to Reading bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Megabus	04:45PM Southampton	7h10	11:55PM Reading	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	05:00PM Southampton	6h55	11:55PM Reading	0 transfersDirect
National Express	05:20PM Southampton	5h55	11:15PM Reading	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Southampton to Reading

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Fastest Journey

5 h 55 m

Average

6 h 40 m

Buses per day

Distance

68 km

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

05:20PM5h55

Southampton

11:15PMReading

$531One-way

0 transfers

05:00PM6h55

Southampton

11:55PMReading

$361One-way

0 transfers

04:45PM7h10

Southampton

11:55PMReading

$361One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Southampton to Reading

Buses from Southampton to Reading run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€40) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by train.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $9 (€8)

Distance

42 miles (68 km)

Average bus duration

5h 41m

Cheapest ticket price

$45 (€40)

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 45m

First bus

02:00

Last bus

23:37

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $9 (€8)

Bus providers: National Express from Southampton to Reading

National Express buses will get you to Reading from Southampton from $54 (€48). 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 Southampton - 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.

Southampton to Reading bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 3 h
Cheapest Price: $54

FAQs: Bus from Southampton to Reading

FAQs: Take the bus from Southampton 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 Southampton to Reading.

Cheap bus tickets from Southampton to Reading can start from as little as $45 (€40) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Southampton to Reading is $57 (€50); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time between Southampton and Reading is on average 2 h 45 min for the 42 mile (68 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Southampton and Reading by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Southampton to Reading leaves at 2: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Southampton to Reading leaves at 11: 37 PM.

There are 10 buses a day from Southampton to Reading which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Take the Southampton to Reading bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route between Southampton and Reading as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Reading from Southampton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Southampton to Reading is January.

You have options as you can travel to Reading from Southampton 2 different ways: train or bus.