Birmingham to Reading Festival bus with Megabus

Fri 06 Mar
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Birmingham to Reading Festival bus times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Reading Festival coaches for today, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 04:08
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Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus21:40 Birmingham
7h00
04:40 Reading Festival0 changesdirect

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Megabus operates all coaches services from Birmingham to Reading Festival.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Reading Festival

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Buses from Birmingham to Reading Festival run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 7h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
129 km
Average bus duration
2h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Buses per day
21
Fastest bus
7h 0m
First bus
00:50
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus from Birmingham to Reading FestivalYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Reading Festival with Megabus for as low as £31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
£19
Megabus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board

FAQs: Birmingham to Reading Festival coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Reading Festival by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading Festival, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Reading Festival can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham to Reading Festival is £31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival is 7h 0m to travel the 129 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival leaves at 0:50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival leaves at 23:45.
There are 21 coaches a day from Birmingham to Reading Festival which require at least one change with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival, you can count on Megabus for the best way to get you to Reading Festival. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Birmingham and Reading Festival and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Birmingham , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway . When arriving in Reading Festival , you can end your route in coach stations like Reading, Blagrave Street, Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 1 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Reading, Blagrave Street, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Reading Festival from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 7h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival is February.
Yes, you can take a coach between Birmingham and Reading Festival.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival for coach company Megabus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Birmingham to Reading Festival depends on the coach companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Birmingham to Reading Festival:
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Birmingham to Reading Festival:
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival with the following coach company: Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival with the following coach company: Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Birmingham to Reading Festival with the following coach company: Megabus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Reading Festival

Birmingham
Reading Festival
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
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