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Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Bradford

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

today
£23
tomorrow
£24
Tuesday
£21
Wednesday
Thursday
£19
Friday
£22
Saturday
£22

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 40m 04:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 14:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 9h 45m 20:40 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £24
National Express 7h 55m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £34
National Express 7h 15m 11:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 18:40 Bradford Interchange  Economy £36
National Express 11h 55m 17:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 05:45 Bradford Interchange  Economy £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      04:45
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      09:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      3h 50m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      13:50
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 45m 20:40 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £24
FlixBus 9h 40m 04:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 14:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £25
National Express 7h 55m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £27
National Express 7h 15m 11:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 18:40 Bradford Interchange  Economy £32
National Express 11h 55m 17:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 05:45 Bradford Interchange  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 5m
      0
      09:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      14:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      4h 15m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      19:30
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 55m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 5m
      0
      09:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      14:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      4h 15m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      19:30
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 45m 20:40 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £19
FlixBus 9h 40m 04:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 14:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £21
National Express 7h 55m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 5m
      0
      09:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      14:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      4h 15m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      19:30
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 45m 20:40 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £22
FlixBus 9h 40m 04:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 14:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £24
National Express 7h 45m 16:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £27
National Express 7h 55m 11:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 19:20 Bradford Interchange  Economy £30
National Express 11h 55m 17:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 05:45 Bradford Interchange  Economy £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 5m
      0
      09:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      14:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      4h 15m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      19:30
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 40m 04:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 14:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £22
FlixBus 9h 45m 20:40 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £22
National Express 7h 55m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £27
National Express 7h 15m 11:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 18:40 Bradford Interchange  Economy £31
National Express 11h 55m 17:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 05:45 Bradford Interchange  Economy £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 5m
      0
      09:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      14:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      4h 15m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      19:30
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Reading to Bradford is £15 on 30/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Bradford

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Bradford are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Reading to Bradford. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Reading and Bradford.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 coaches from Reading to Bradford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Reading and Bradford, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Reading to Bradford

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Reading to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Bradford starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Latest Coach 20:40
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 265.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Reading to Bradford

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Reading for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/01
Tuesday 27/01
Wednesday 28/01
Thursday 29/01
Friday 30/01
Saturday 31/01
Sunday 01/02
£34
Monday 02/02
£24
Tuesday 03/02
£21
Wednesday 04/02
Thursday 05/02
£19
Friday 06/02
£22
Saturday 07/02
£22
Sunday 08/02
£26
Monday 09/02
Tuesday 10/02
Wednesday 11/02
Thursday 12/02
Friday 13/02
Saturday 14/02
Sunday 15/02
Monday 16/02
£17
Tuesday 17/02
Wednesday 18/02
Thursday 19/02
Friday 20/02
Saturday 21/02
Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Bradford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Bradford, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Reading to Bradford. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Bradford, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Bradford

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 Bradford 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 Bradford, 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 Bradford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Bradford

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

FlixBus from Reading to Bradford

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 9h 40m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Last Coach 20:40
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 01/02/2026

National Express from Reading to Bradford

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £21
Fastest Coach 7h 15m
Earliest Coach 11:25
Last Coach 17:50
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 01/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Bradford

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Bradford

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

FAQs about the Reading to Bradford bus

How much does a Reading - Bradford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Reading - Bradford bus trip is available from £15 and takes 9h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Reading to Bradford is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £40. 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 - Bradford route on average every day?

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

The quickest coach from Reading to Bradford is provided by National Express and takes 7h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £36. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Bradford?

The earliest bus to Bradford 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 Bradford?

The latest bus to Bradford departs from Reading at 20:40. 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 - Bradford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Reading to Bradford 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 Bradford?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Reading to Bradford?

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 4 daily trips between Reading and Bradford. 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 Reading to Bradford?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Reading and Bradford 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 Reading to Bradford

Economy
Economy

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

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