Which bus from Carlisle to Reading is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Carlisle to Reading. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 13h 30m | 01:55 | Carlisle | Coach Station | 15:25 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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National Express14h 40m010:45CarlisleCoach Station16:10BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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FlixBus5h 25m020:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway01:25ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 20:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Waiting Time 3h 50m -
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 13h 30m | 01:55 | Carlisle | Coach Station | 15:25 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 01:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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National Express14h 40m010:45CarlisleCoach Station16:10BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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FlixBus5h 55m019:30BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway01:25ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 19:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Waiting Time 3h 20m -
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 13h 30m | 01:55 | Carlisle | Coach Station | 15:25 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £29 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 01:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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National Express14h 40m010:45CarlisleCoach Station16:10BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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FlixBus5h 55m019:30BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway01:25ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 19:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Carlisle to Reading is £29 on 11/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
All facts for Carlisle to Reading bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like FlixBus that travel daily 1 times by bus from Carlisle to Reading in one click. Book your Carlisle to Reading bus ticket starting from £29!
| Cheapest Bus | £29 |
| Fastest Bus | 13h 30m |
| Earliest Coach | 01:55 |
| Latest Coach | 01:55 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 1 Ø |
| Distance | 403.6 km |
| Coach Companies | FlixBus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Carlisle to Reading?
Every day, 1 buses from 1 coach companies leave Carlisle for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
How to save money travelling from Carlisle to Reading
Book the ticket from Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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.
All bus stations and stops in Carlisle and Reading
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