4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Reading
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Reading will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £43.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leicester for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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 Leicester to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 132 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Reading coaches for today, Monday 2 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:45 Leicester | 6h30 | 23:15 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Reading
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Buses from Leicester to Reading run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £39 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 132 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 57m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Leicester to ReadingYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Reading with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £39. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Megabus
FAQs: Leicester to Reading coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Reading 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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