The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to Reading
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
4 h 21 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Northampton to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Reading will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £57.
Of the 2 buses that leave Northampton for Reading every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 10 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 Northampton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 88 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£52 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Northampton to Reading bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:35 Northampton | 6h10 | 09:45 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Northampton | 4h17 | 20:47 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:05 Northampton | 7h20 | 00:25 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Reading
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 17m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 22:51 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Northampton to ReadingYou can travel by bus between Northampton to Reading with National Express, Megabus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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