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Which bus from Nottingham to Reading is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Nottingham 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.

today
from £22
tomorrow
from £26
Monday
from £11
Tuesday
from £14
Wednesday
from £13
Thursday
Friday
from £18

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    17:00
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    15:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    02:25
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    09:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Reading via London, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      07:30
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      10:00
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 2h 20m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    02:25
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    09:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    17:00
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    15:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Reading via London, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      07:30
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      10:00
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 2h 20m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    16:30
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    15:40
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    02:20
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    09:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    17:00
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    15:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    02:25
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    09:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Reading via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      07:30
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      10:00
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 20m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    17:00
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    15:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    02:25
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    09:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Reading via London, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      07:30
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      10:00
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 20m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    15:30
    Nottingham
    University North Entrance
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    20:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    17:00
    Nottingham
    Broadmarsh Coach Station
    01:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Reading via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      07:30
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      10:00
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 3h 50m shorter, and you will save £7

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Nottingham 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Nottingham to Reading. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Nottingham and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 coaches from Nottingham to Reading, while Night sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Reading, with 5 offers.

All facts for Nottingham to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus that travel daily 4 times by bus from Nottingham to Reading in one click. Book your Nottingham to Reading bus ticket starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 6h 55m
Earliest Coach 02:25
Latest Coach 17:00
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 166.9 km
Coach Companies FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Reading?

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Nottingham for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 31/05/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

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

The cheapest time to travel from Nottingham to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nottingham to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Nottingham to Reading. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nottingham to Reading, with £11. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

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

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

FlixBus from Nottingham to Reading

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 6h 55m
Earliest Coach 02:25
Last Coach 17:00
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 29/05/2025
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 Nottingham and Reading

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

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

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

How much does a Nottingham Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Nottingham Reading bus trip is available from £11 and takes 8h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £34. 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 Nottingham Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Nottingham 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 Nottingham take?

The quickest coach from Nottingham to Reading is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nottingham to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Nottingham at 02:25. 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 Nottingham to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Nottingham at 17:00. 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 Nottingham Reading route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Nottingham 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: FlixBus.

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

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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Reading on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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