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Which bus from Gloucester to Reading is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Gloucester 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
£32
tomorrow
£20
Saturday
£31
Sunday
£26
Monday
£37
Tuesday
£12
Wednesday
£12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 07:15 Gloucester Transport Hub 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via Cheltenham, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 16%
      5h 15m
      Gloucester
      12 km
      08:00
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      13:15
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 10m
      0
      14:55
      Gloucester
      Longlevens
      17:50
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      0h 35m
      0
      19:30
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport
      20:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel Time is 0h 50m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 40m 15:25 Gloucester Transport Hub 20:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
FlixBus 3h 35m 10:30 Gloucester Transport Hub 14:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26
National Express 7h 10m 10:00 Gloucester Transport Hub 17:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £35
National Express 6h 50m 06:30 Gloucester Transport Hub 13:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via Cheltenham, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      6h 25m
      Gloucester
      12 km
      10:45
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      17:10
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 10:00 Gloucester Transport Hub 16:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £31
National Express 6h 20m 06:55 Gloucester Transport Hub 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via Cheltenham, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 16%
      6h 5m
      Gloucester
      12 km
      10:45
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      16:50
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 10m
      0
      14:55
      Gloucester
      Longlevens
      17:50
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      0h 35m
      0
      19:30
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport
      20:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 10:00 Gloucester Transport Hub 16:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26
National Express 6h 20m 06:55 Gloucester Transport Hub 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via Cheltenham, you can save more than £-3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      Gloucester
      12 km
      07:40
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      13:15
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 20m
      0
      17:25
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      22:30
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      0h 35m
      0
      00:10
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      00:45
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 45m 06:30 Gloucester Transport Hub 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via Cheltenham, you can save more than £24? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 65%
      4h 45m
      Gloucester
      12 km
      09:20
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      14:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 10m
      0
      15:55
      Gloucester
      Longlevens
      18:50
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • FlixBus
      0h 35m
      0
      19:30
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      20:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
    Travel Time is 2h 35m shorter, and you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 35m 10:30 Gloucester Transport Hub 14:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £12
FlixBus 4h 55m 15:10 Gloucester Transport Hub 20:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £12
National Express 6h 0m 07:15 Gloucester Transport Hub 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 35m 10:30 Gloucester Transport Hub 14:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £12
FlixBus 4h 55m 15:10 Gloucester Transport Hub 20:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £12
National Express 6h 0m 07:15 Gloucester Transport Hub 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Gloucester to Reading is £12 on 13/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Gloucester 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 4 daily coaches from Gloucester to Reading. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Gloucester and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 coaches from Gloucester to Reading, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Gloucester and Reading, with 3 offers.

All facts for Gloucester to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 2 times by bus from Gloucester to Reading in one click. Book your Gloucester to Reading bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 3h 35m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Latest Coach 15:10
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 98.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Gloucester to Reading?

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Gloucester for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 30/07/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
£32
Friday 31/07
£20
Saturday 01/08
£31
Sunday 02/08
£26
Monday 03/08
£37
Tuesday 04/08
£12
Wednesday 05/08
£32
Thursday 06/08
£32
Friday 07/08
£36
Saturday 08/08
£14
Sunday 09/08
£31
Monday 10/08
£36
Tuesday 11/08
£32
Wednesday 12/08
£30
Thursday 13/08
£12
Friday 14/08
Saturday 15/08
£33
Sunday 16/08
£37
Monday 17/08
£37
Tuesday 18/08
£12
Wednesday 19/08
£32
Thursday 20/08
£31
Friday 21/08
£30
Saturday 22/08
£39
Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from Gloucester to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Gloucester to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Gloucester to Reading. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gloucester to Reading, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Reading

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

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

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

How much does a Gloucester Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Gloucester Reading bus trip is available from £12 and takes 3h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £38. 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 Gloucester Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Gloucester 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 Gloucester take?

The quickest coach from Gloucester to Reading is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gloucester to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Gloucester at 07:15. 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 Gloucester to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Gloucester at 15:10. 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 Gloucester Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Gloucester 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 Gloucester?

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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Reading on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Gloucester 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 2 daily trips between Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Reading?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Reading

Economy
Economy

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

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