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Which bus from Birmingham to Reading is the best?

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

today
£19
tomorrow
£14
Thursday
£18
Friday
£20
Saturday
£21
Sunday
£22
Monday
£30

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 55m 19:30 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £19
FlixBus 5h 10m 08:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 14:00 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 6h 0m 06:05 Birmingham Coach Station 12:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £24
National Express 6h 30m 06:45 Birmingham Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 20m 14:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 20:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £14
FlixBus 5h 55m 19:30 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £14
National Express 7h 5m 07:45 Birmingham Bearwood 14:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 6h 0m 06:05 Birmingham Coach Station 12:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £18
FlixBus 6h 20m 14:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 20:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £18
FlixBus 5h 55m 19:30 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £18
National Express 6h 0m 06:05 Birmingham Coach Station 12:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26
National Express 7h 5m 07:45 Birmingham Bearwood 14:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
FlixBus 6h 20m 14:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 20:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
FlixBus 5h 55m 19:30 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 6h 55m 03:25 Birmingham Coach Station 10:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
National Express 5h 55m 07:25 Birmingham Coach Station 13:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £21
FlixBus 5h 50m 14:55 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 20:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £21
FlixBus 5h 25m 20:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £21
National Express 5h 35m 06:30 Birmingham Coach Station 12:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26
National Express 5h 30m 07:45 Birmingham Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £22
FlixBus 5h 25m 20:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £22
FlixBus 6h 20m 14:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 20:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £23
National Express 5h 35m 06:30 Birmingham Coach Station 12:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26
National Express 5h 30m 07:45 Birmingham Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £30

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 15m 05:50 Birmingham Coach Station 12:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £30
National Express 6h 55m 03:25 Birmingham Coach Station 10:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £33
National Express 5h 50m 07:25 Birmingham Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £34
National Express 6h 20m 06:55 Birmingham Bearwood 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £34
National Express 5h 15m 11:45 Birmingham Coach Station 17:00 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 25m
      0
      18:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      20:55
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 3h 55m
    • FlixBus
      0h 35m
      0
      00:50
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      01:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Birmingham to Reading is £12 on 07/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Birmingham 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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily coaches from Birmingham to Reading. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 23 daily coaches between Birmingham and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 79 coaches from Birmingham to Reading, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Reading, with 20 offers.

All facts for Birmingham to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 29 times by bus from Birmingham to Reading in one click. Book your Birmingham to Reading bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 3h 40m
Earliest Coach 05:10
Latest Coach 21:30
Daily Bus Connections 29 Ø
Distance 130.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Reading?

Every day, 29 buses from 2 coach companies leave Birmingham for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 16/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
£19
Wednesday 17/12
£26
Thursday 18/12
£54
Friday 19/12
£52
Saturday 20/12
£21
Sunday 21/12
£33
Monday 22/12
£30
Tuesday 23/12
£50
Wednesday 24/12
£54
Thursday 25/12
£99
Friday 26/12
£28
Saturday 27/12
£53
Sunday 28/12
£30
Monday 29/12
Tuesday 30/12
£48
Wednesday 31/12
Thursday 01/01
£36
Friday 02/01
£48
Saturday 03/01
Sunday 04/01
£48
Monday 05/01
Tuesday 06/01
£14
Wednesday 07/01
£12
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
£15
Saturday 10/01
£34
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham to Reading. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £30.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Reading are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

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

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

National Express from Birmingham to Reading

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 3h 40m
Earliest Coach 05:10
Last Coach 21:30
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 16/12/2025

FlixBus from Birmingham to Reading

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Birmingham to Reading:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 5h 10m
Earliest Coach 08:50
Last Coach 21:40
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 15/12/2025
In total 2 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 Birmingham and Reading

Here is a map with all coach stations in Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Reading.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Reading bus

How much does a Birmingham Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Birmingham Reading bus trip is available from £12 and takes 5h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £65. 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 Birmingham Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Birmingham to Reading is offered by roughly 29 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from Birmingham take?

The quickest coach from Birmingham to Reading is provided by National Express and takes 3h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £56. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Birmingham at 05:10. 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 Birmingham to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Birmingham at 21:30. 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 Birmingham Reading route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham 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 and FlixBus.

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

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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Reading on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Birmingham to Reading?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 29 daily trips between Birmingham and Reading. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham to Reading?

Prices and availability for 29 trips between Birmingham and Reading change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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