You can get from Reading to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
To get from Reading to Birmingham on Aug 17 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 81 miles (130 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $17 - $41 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $17 (€16) • 2 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $41 (€38) • 1 h 33 min | |
Popular travel companies | Megabus or Cross Country |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 81 miles (130 km) between Reading and Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 33 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $17 (€16). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or Cross Country among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Reading to Birmingham.
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Reading and Birmingham. You can take a bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Birmingham is by taking a bus with an average price of $17 (€16).
This is compared to other travel options to Birmingham:
A bus is $23 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Birmingham costing on average $41 (€38).
The fastest way from Reading to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 33 min.
There are alternative travel options to Birmingham that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Birmingham by bus can take on average 2 h 10 min.
Birmingham is approximately 81 miles (130 km) away from Reading.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Birmingham is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Reading and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Birmingham:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Reading to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
When planning your trip from Reading to Birmingham, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Reading to Birmingham online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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