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Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham to Reading

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

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$29

Saturday

$24

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 15m	8:50 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	2:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	4h 30m	3:35 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:35:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	5h 15m	7:30 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	12:45 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	4h 45m	8:00 PM	Birmingham	Aston University	12:45 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	5h 10m	10:15 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	3:25 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:15:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  3h 50m
  
  0
  
  4:15 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  7:10 PM
  
  London Heathrow Airport
  Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 4:15:00 PM to Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 35m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  London Heathrow Airport
  Heathrow Bus Station
  
  8:05 PM
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 25m	11:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 11:25:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 30m	3:35 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 3:35:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	5h 15m	8:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 8:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	5h 15m	8:50 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	2:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 8:50:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	5h 35m	10:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	3:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 10:15:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Reading is $21 on 8/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Reading

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Birmingham to Reading. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Birmingham and Reading.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from Birmingham to Reading, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Reading, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Reading starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	4h 0m
Earliest Bus	3:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	81.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Reading

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Birmingham for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$29

Saturday 08/01

$24

Sunday 08/02

$27

Monday 08/03

$25

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$21

Friday 08/07

$23

Saturday 08/08

$23

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$41

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$23

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$23

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Reading

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

With a price starting from $23, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Reading. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Reading

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 Birmingham 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 bus from Birmingham 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 buses from Birmingham to Reading are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Reading

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Reading.

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Mereoak Park & Ride

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Festival

Calcott

Town Centre

Station Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Reading

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

FAQs about the Birmingham to Reading bus

How much does a Birmingham Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 5h 25m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham to Reading each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Reading bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham to Reading take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Reading is offered by National Express and takes 4h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Birmingham starts at 3:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Reading starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Reading, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Reading bus route?

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 Birmingham Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham 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 traveling 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 Birmingham to Reading on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Reading

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