Birmingham to Reading bus

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Cheap coach tickets and timesBirmingham to Reading

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Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Reading start from £18 with an average ticket price of £51.

£18
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£51
Average Price
2 h 25 m
Fastest Journey
4 h 45 m
Average
17
Buses per day
131 km
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Overview: Coach from Birmingham to Reading

distanceDistance81 miles
durationAverage coach duration2 h 20 min
priceAverage coach ticket price£19 (€22)
frequencyCoach frequency4 a day
changesDirect coachYes, there are 4 direct coaches a day
carriersCoach companiesMegabus

Coaches from Birmingham to Reading cover the 81 miles long journey taking on average 2 h 20 min with our travel partners like Megabus. Normally, there are 4 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £19, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £7. Travellers depart most frequently from Birmingham, Brunel Street and arrive in Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE).

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry Birmingham to Reading

For as little as £7 you can travel by coach to Reading from Birmingham with Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Birmingham - Reading coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FAQs: Birmingham to Reading coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Reading with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Reading.
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Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Reading can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham to Reading is £19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Birmingham to Reading coach time is 2 h 20 min   covering the 81 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Birmingham to Reading leaves at 05: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Birmingham to Reading leaves at 21: 35.
Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Birmingham to Reading with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the journey from Birmingham to Reading you can take a coach with Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Reading from Birmingham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Brunel Street, which is located around 0.2 miles (442 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE), located 0.2 miles (405 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Reading from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Birmingham to Reading is February.
You have options as you can travel to Reading from Birmingham 2 different ways: coach or train.

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