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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Reading
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Reading will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Of the 1 buses that leave Milton Keynes 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 67 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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 coach and train for Milton Keynes to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes 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 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 67 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milton Keynes to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Reading coaches for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX450 · NXA40 · RRRA1 | 22:40 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h31 | 05:11 Reading, Blagrave Street | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 3 March | |||||
| 19:10 Milton Keynes | 5h05 | 00:15 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Reading
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Reading run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £42 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:09, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 67 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 67 km |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 00:09 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Red Rose Travel, Arriva UK from Milton Keynes to ReadingYou can travel by bus between Milton Keynes to Reading with Red Rose Travel, Arriva UK for as low as £42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Reading coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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.
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