Bus from Birmingham to Reading

Only £12 for BlaBlaCarBus bus tickets on a 1h 50m trip. Choose your travel date for the full schedule, or explore more options in the table below.

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CompaniesDurationPrice
BlaBlaCarBus
1h 50m
Flixbus
4h 26m
Megabus
2h 25m

Bus from Birmingham to Reading

The bus trip from Birmingham to Reading takes approximately 1h 50m duration and covers a distance of about 130km. There are usually 8 buses travelling daily to Reading and you can find the cheapest tickets from £11.78 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance130km
Price£12
Frequency8
Fastest1h 50m
Companies
Bus from Birmingham to Reading

Birmingham, England

Getting around Birmingham

Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in Birmingham. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.

Explore Birmingham with ease: discover the main bus and train stations

  • Birmingham

  • Birmingham Brunel Street

  • Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street

  • Brunel Street

  • Wolverhampton

Reading, England

Getting around Reading

Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in Reading. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.

Explore Reading with ease: discover the main bus and train stations

  • Rail Station North Entrance Stop NC

  • Reading

  • Reading Bagnall Way Station Rd

  • Reading University Christchurch Green

  • Slough

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Reading is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.