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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
£16
tomorrow
£13
Wednesday
£16
Thursday
£13
Friday
£12
Saturday
£37
Sunday
£14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 30m 15:05 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 20:35 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £16
FlixBus 5h 55m 19:30 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £16
FlixBus 7h 0m 21:40 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 04:40 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £17
National Express 5h 50m 07:25 Birmingham Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26
National Express 5h 15m 11:45 Birmingham Coach Station 17:00 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 20m 03:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 09:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £13
FlixBus 5h 10m 08:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 14:00 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £13
FlixBus 5h 55m 19:30 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £13
National Express 6h 30m 06:45 Birmingham Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 4h 17m 16:30 Birmingham Coach Station 20:47 Reading Central Station  Economy £37

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 06:45 Birmingham Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £16
National Express 4h 7m 04:10 Birmingham Coach Station 08:17 Reading Central Station  Economy £34
National Express 4h 17m 16:30 Birmingham Coach Station 20:47 Reading Central Station  Economy £34
National Express 4h 21m 00:50 Birmingham Coach Station 05:11 Reading Central Station  Economy £37
National Express 3h 41m 02:00 Birmingham Coach Station 05:41 Reading Central Station  Economy £37

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 10m 08:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 14:00 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £13
FlixBus 5h 55m 19:30 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £13
FlixBus 7h 0m 21:40 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 04:40 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £16
National Express 6h 30m 06:45 Birmingham Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 3h 41m 02:00 Birmingham Coach Station 05:41 Reading Central Station  Economy £38

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 10m 08:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 14:00 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £12
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £12
FlixBus 5h 55m 19:30 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £12
National Express 5h 25m 11:45 Birmingham Coach Station 17:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £16
National Express 5h 55m 07:25 Birmingham Coach Station 13:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 51m 04:20 Birmingham Coach Station 08:11 Reading Central Station  Economy £37
National Express 6h 0m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:15 Reading Central Station  Economy £40
National Express 3h 55m 03:15 Birmingham Coach Station 07:10 Reading Central Station  Economy £41
National Express 3h 40m 02:00 Birmingham Coach Station 05:40 Reading Central Station  Economy £44
National Express 4h 22m 16:45 Birmingham Coach Station 21:07 Reading Central Station  Economy £47

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 10m 08:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 14:00 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 10m 14:10 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 20:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £16
National Express 5h 30m 07:45 Birmingham Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 5h 5m 11:45 Birmingham Coach Station 16:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Birmingham to Reading is £12 on 06/02/2026. 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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily coaches from Birmingham to Reading. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Birmingham and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 61 coaches from Birmingham to Reading, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Reading, with 21 offers.

All facts for Birmingham to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 25 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 00:15
Latest Coach 21:40
Daily Bus Connections 25 Ø
Distance 130.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Reading?

Every day, 25 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 02/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
£16
Tuesday 03/02
£37
Wednesday 04/02
£34
Thursday 05/02
£38
Friday 06/02
£16
Saturday 07/02
£51
Sunday 08/02
£26
Monday 09/02
Tuesday 10/02
£16
Wednesday 11/02
£47
Thursday 12/02
Friday 13/02
£19
Saturday 14/02
£16
Sunday 15/02
£19
Monday 16/02
Tuesday 17/02
£47
Wednesday 18/02
£51
Thursday 19/02
Friday 20/02
£18
Saturday 21/02
Sunday 22/02
£34
Monday 23/02
£14
Tuesday 24/02
Wednesday 25/02
£16
Thursday 26/02
Friday 27/02
£47
Saturday 28/02
Sunday 01/03

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, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham to Reading. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

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 £16
Fastest Coach 3h 40m
Earliest Coach 00:15
Last Coach 21:30
Daily Connections 21 Ø
Found on 01/02/2026

FlixBus from Birmingham to Reading

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 5h 10m
Earliest Coach 03:00
Last Coach 21:40
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 01/02/2026
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 £64. 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 25 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 £44. 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 00:15. 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 21:40. 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 25 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 25 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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