The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bradford to Reading
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
8 h 27 m
Average duration
9 h 41 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bradford to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Reading will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bradford for Reading every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 265 km distance in an average of 9 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 27 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bradford to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 265 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£67 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bradford to Reading bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:50 Bradford | 8h27 | 20:17 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:20 Bradford | 10h51 | 04:11 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:20 Bradford | 9h26 | 07:46 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bradford to Reading
Distance 265 km |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 27m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus from Bradford to ReadingYou can travel by bus between Bradford to Reading with Megabus for as low as £45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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