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Which bus from Birkenhead to Reading is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Birkenhead to Reading. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £34
tomorrow
from £36
Thursday
from £37
Friday
from £37
Saturday
Sunday
from £36
Monday
from £36

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    23:55
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    06:50
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 10m
      0
      23:55
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      06:30
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    23:55
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    06:50
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 10m
      0
      23:55
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      06:30
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    23:55
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    06:50
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via Liverpool, you can save more than £11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 30%
      9h 35m
      Birkenhead
      3 km
      23:45
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      09:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 10m
      0
      23:55
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      06:30
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    23:55
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    10h 20m
    0
    06:50
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    17:10
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via Liverpool, you can save more than £17? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 46%
      9h 35m
      Birkenhead
      3 km
      23:45
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      09:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 15m
      0
      07:00
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      13:45
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      4h 5m
      0
      16:10
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      20:15
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    23:55
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    16:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via Liverpool, you can save more than £12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 33%
      10h 0m
      Birkenhead
      3 km
      15:25
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      01:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 15m
      0
      07:00
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      13:45
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      4h 5m
      0
      16:10
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      20:15
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    23:55
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    10h 10m
    0
    06:50
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    17:00
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via Liverpool, you can save more than £11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 31%
      10h 10m
      Birkenhead
      3 km
      10:40
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      20:50
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 15m
      0
      07:00
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      13:45
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      4h 5m
      0
      16:10
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      20:15
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save £8

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Birkenhead and Reading?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Birkenhead to Reading. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Birkenhead to Reading. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Birkenhead and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Birkenhead to Reading, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birkenhead and Reading, with 6 offers.

All facts for Birkenhead to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 2 times by bus from Birkenhead to Reading in one click. Book your Birkenhead to Reading bus ticket starting from £34!

Cheapest Bus £34
Fastest Bus 9h 50m
Earliest Coach 06:50
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 255.9 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birkenhead to Reading?

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Birkenhead for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 03/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/06
Tuesday 03/06
£34
Wednesday 04/06
£36
Thursday 05/06
£37
Friday 06/06
£37
Saturday 07/06
Sunday 08/06
£36
Monday 09/06
£36
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
£37
Thursday 12/06
Friday 13/06
£36
Saturday 14/06
£30
Sunday 15/06
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
£30
Wednesday 18/06
Thursday 19/06
£24
Friday 20/06
Saturday 21/06
Sunday 22/06
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
Thursday 26/06
Friday 27/06
Saturday 28/06
Sunday 29/06

The cheapest time to travel from Birkenhead to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birkenhead to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £34, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birkenhead to Reading. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £37.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birkenhead to Reading, with £34. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £37.

How to save money travelling from Birkenhead to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Birkenhead to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Birkenhead to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Birkenhead to Reading are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Birkenhead to Reading?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Birkenhead to Reading timetable.

National Express from Birkenhead to Reading

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birkenhead to Reading:

Cheapest Price £34
Fastest Coach 9h 50m
Earliest Coach 06:50
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 02/06/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Birkenhead and Reading

Here is a map with all coach stations in Birkenhead and Reading. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birkenhead to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Birkenhead to Reading.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Birkenhead to Reading

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Birkenhead to Reading. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Birkenhead to Reading bus

How much does a Birkenhead Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Birkenhead Reading bus trip is available from £34 and takes 10h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birkenhead to Reading?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £34 to £44. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Reading.

How many connections are available for the Birkenhead Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Birkenhead to Reading is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from Birkenhead take?

The quickest coach from Birkenhead to Reading is provided by National Express and takes 9h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £39. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birkenhead to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Birkenhead at 06:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Birkenhead to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Birkenhead at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Birkenhead Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from Birkenhead to Reading can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Birkenhead and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Reading from Birkenhead?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Birkenhead Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birkenhead Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birkenhead to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birkenhead to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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