Bus and Coach from Reading to Birmingham: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£23

tomorrow

£21

Sunday

Monday

£10

Tuesday

£13

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	04:45	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	09:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 04:45:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	5h 15m	09:25	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	14:40	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 09:25:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	5h 35m	17:50	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	23:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 0m	16:30	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	22:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 20m	16:30	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	22:50	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 16:30:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 35m	15:35	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 35m	17:50	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	23:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 20m	11:25	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	16:45	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	5h 55m	15:35	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:30	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:35:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 10m	16:20	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	22:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 16:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	04:45	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	09:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 04:45:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	5h 15m	09:25	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	14:40	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 09:25:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	6h 0m	15:55	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:55:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 10m	16:20	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	22:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 45m	15:35	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	04:45	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	09:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 04:45:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	6h 0m	15:55	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:55:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 45m	15:35	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	6h 25m	13:05	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	19:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:05:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	5h 5m	16:55	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	22:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	04:45	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	09:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 04:45:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	6h 0m	15:55	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:55:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 5m	16:55	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	22:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	5h 45m	15:35	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 25m	16:55	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	22:20	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:55:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	04:45	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	09:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 04:45:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	6h 0m	15:55	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:55:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 25m	13:05	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	19:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:05:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	5h 45m	15:35	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	21:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 5m	16:55	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	22:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Reading to Birmingham is £10 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily coaches from Reading to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 25 daily coaches between Reading and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 77 coaches from Reading to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Birmingham, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Reading to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 25 times every day by bus from Reading to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Birmingham starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	4h 5m
Earliest Coach	04:45
Latest Coach	23:03
Daily Bus Connections	25 Ø
Distance	130.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Reading to Birmingham

Every day, 25 buses from 2 coach companies leave Reading for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£23

Saturday 06/12

£37

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£18

Tuesday 09/12

£13

Wednesday 10/12

£16

Thursday 11/12

£14

Friday 12/12

£20

Saturday 13/12

£19

Sunday 14/12

£13

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£13

Wednesday 17/12

£20

Thursday 18/12

£15

Friday 19/12

£28

Saturday 20/12

£28

Sunday 21/12

£19

Monday 22/12

£62

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£34

Thursday 25/12

£95

Friday 26/12

£42

Saturday 27/12

£30

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Birmingham

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

With a price starting from £10, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Reading to Birmingham. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Birmingham, with £10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £37.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Reading to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Reading to Birmingham, 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 Reading to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Reading to Birmingham from our users.

FlixBus from Reading to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	4h 20m
Earliest Coach	04:45
Last Coach	15:55
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

National Express from Reading to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	£16
Fastest Coach	4h 5m
Earliest Coach	05:55
Last Coach	23:03
Daily Connections	24 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Birmingham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Reading and Birmingham.

Mereoak Park & Ride

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Festival

Calcott

Town Centre

Station Road

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

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 Reading to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Reading to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Reading to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Reading to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Reading to Birmingham bus

How much does a Reading - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Reading - Birmingham bus trip is available from £10 and takes 4h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Reading to Birmingham is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £62. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Reading - Birmingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Reading to Birmingham 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 Birmingham from Reading take?

The quickest coach from Reading to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 4h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Reading at 04:45. 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 Reading to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Reading at 23:03. 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 Reading - Birmingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Reading to Birmingham 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 Reading and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Birmingham 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 Birmingham from Reading?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Reading Birmingham 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 Reading Birmingham 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 Reading to Birmingham on your planned travel date.