How to travel from Reading to Birmingham

There are 2 ways to travel between Reading and Birmingham including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Birmingham is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $16 (€13) compared to other travel options to Birmingham:

A bus is generally $29 (€24) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $45 (€37) from Reading to Birmingham.

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, going by bus can take 2 h 10 min   on average.

The Reading to Birmingham distance is around 81 miles (130 km).

The average frequency per day from Reading to Birmingham is:

• 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Reading to Birmingham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Reading to Birmingham:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
• Most travelers take a train from Reading to Birmingham New Street.

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:

• Travel with Megabus for buses to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus Reading to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $16 (€13).
• Travel with Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Cross Country Reading to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $45 (€37).

Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to Birmingham with the following travel companies:

• You can find around 16 direct trains per day and travel with Cross Country.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Reading and Birmingham.

Before traveling from Reading to Birmingham, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $16 (€13) one way on average.
• A train ticket costs $45 (€37) one way on average for this journey.

But we recommend booking Reading to Birmingham tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.