Bus and Coach from Cheltenham to Reading: Compare all prices

Which bus from Cheltenham to Reading is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cheltenham 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 £30

tomorrow

from £19

Friday

from £33

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

from £21

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

5h 45m

0

06:20

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

12:05

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£30
National Express

5h 45m

0

05:00

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

10:45

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£37
National Express

6h 5m

0

13:15

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

19:20

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£37
National Express

5h 40m

0

09:10

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

14:50

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£41
Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Reading via Gloucester, you can save more than £-2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 15m
  
  Cheltenham
  
  12 km
  
  05:50
  
  Gloucester
  Transport Hub
  
  12:05
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £32
Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Reading via London, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  05:00
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  08:20
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
- National Express
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  12:05
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

5h 45m

0

06:20

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

12:05

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£19
National Express

5h 45m

0

05:00

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

10:45

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£31
National Express

6h 5m

0

13:15

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

19:20

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£31
National Express

5h 40m

0

09:10

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

14:50

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£34
Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Reading via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  05:00
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  08:20
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
- National Express
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  12:05
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

5h 30m

0

04:50

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

10:20

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£33
National Express

6h 5m

0

14:10

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

20:15

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£33
National Express

6h 5m

0

07:15

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

13:20

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£36
National Express

6h 25m

0

10:45

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

17:10

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£41
Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Reading via Gloucester, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  6h 0m
  
  Cheltenham
  
  12 km
  
  04:20
  
  Gloucester
  Transport Hub
  
  10:20
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £33
Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Reading via London, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  05:00
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  08:20
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
- National Express
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  12:05
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

5h 45m

0

06:20

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

12:05

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£21
National Express

5h 45m

0

05:00

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

10:45

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£31
National Express

5h 40m

0

09:10

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

14:50

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£33
National Express

6h 5m

0

13:15

Cheltenham
Royal Well Coach Station

19:20

Reading
Mereoak Park & Ride

0

Economy

£33
Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Reading via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  05:00
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  08:20
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
- National Express
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  12:05
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £6

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cheltenham 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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Cheltenham to Reading. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Cheltenham and Reading.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 coaches from Cheltenham to Reading, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cheltenham and Reading, with 4 offers.

All facts for Cheltenham to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 4 times by bus from Cheltenham to Reading in one click. Book your Cheltenham to Reading bus ticket starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:00
Latest Coach	13:15
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	90.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cheltenham to Reading?

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Cheltenham for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/01/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 20/01

Tuesday 21/01

Wednesday 22/01

£30

Thursday 23/01

£19

Friday 24/01

£33

Saturday 25/01

Sunday 26/01

Monday 27/01

Tuesday 28/01

£21

Wednesday 29/01

Thursday 30/01

£21

Friday 31/01

Saturday 01/02

Sunday 02/02

Monday 03/02

Tuesday 04/02

Wednesday 05/02

£19

Thursday 06/02

Friday 07/02

£30

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 09/02

Monday 10/02

Tuesday 11/02

£19

Wednesday 12/02

Thursday 13/02

Friday 14/02

Saturday 15/02

Sunday 16/02

The cheapest time to travel from Cheltenham to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cheltenham to Reading, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £19, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cheltenham to Reading. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cheltenham to Reading, with £19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £31.

How to save money travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Reading?

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

National Express from Cheltenham to Reading

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

Cheapest Price	£19
Fastest Coach	5h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:00
Last Coach	13:15
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	21/01/2025

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 Cheltenham and Reading

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

Arle Court

A40 Gloucester Rd

Charlton Kings

Cirencester Rd

Clarence St

GCHQ

GCHQ Benhall

GCHQ Bus Station

Racecourse

Evesham Rd

Royal Well Coach Station

Royal Well Rd

Blagrave Street

Calcott

Festival

Green Park Train Station

Mereoak Park & Ride

RBH Main Entrance

Craven Rd

Stadium

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Station Road (Stop SD)

Tilehurst Station

Forbury Road

Town Centre

Station Road

West

Oxford Rd

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

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

How much does a Cheltenham Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cheltenham Reading bus trip is available from £19 and takes 5h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £41. 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 Cheltenham Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cheltenham to Reading is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from Cheltenham take?

The quickest coach from Cheltenham to Reading is provided by National Express and takes 5h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £33. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cheltenham to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Cheltenham at 05:00. 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 Cheltenham to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Cheltenham at 13:15. 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 Cheltenham Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?

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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Reading on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cheltenham and to Reading

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cheltenham and to Reading. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!