Main Companies and Routes for Reading Buses

How to Get to Reading by Bus

Reading is easily accessible from other UK cities via bus. There are direct services available from Birmingham, which take roughly 3 hours to complete. Some journeys require one stop, and may take up to 4 hours to reach Reading. This service is provided by National Express and runs every few hours throughout the day. The earliest bus is at about 7:30 a.m, though there are several overnight buses too. Buses are also available from Bristol, taking about 1.5 hours with National Express. From the east of the UK bus services operated by National Express are also available. Travelling from Norwich to Reading involves one change and takes between 5 and 7 hours depending on the time of departure. Services are offered regularly throughout the day during weekdays and at weekends. Reading Bus Station is located very close to the city centre.

Coaches to Reading: Bus Operating Companies & Ticket Information

Which bus companies run buses to Reading? National Express

When are the first and last buses into Reading?The earliest bus is at about 7:30 a.m, though there are several overnight buses too. Buses are also available from Bristol, taking about 1.5 hours with National Express. From the east of the UK bus services operated by National Express are also available. Travelling from Norwich to Reading involves one change and takes between 5 and 7 hours depending on the time of departure. Services are offered regularly throughout the day during weekdays and at weekends. Reading Bus Station is located very close to the city centre.

Where can you get direct buses to Reading from? There are numerous direct Coaches to Reading from major cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, as well as a number of European destinations via London.

Tips for booking cheap buses to Reading

How far in advance to book buses to Reading? The best time to book buses to Reading is about 6 weeks before, before this time the prices are pretty stagnant.

How much are bus tickets to Reading? Fares are always subject to availability, but cheap bus tickets to Reading for under £10 can still be bought with less than a week until departure.

Buses to Reading: Station Information and Travel to the City centre

What are the main bus stations in Reading? Coaches to Reading terminate at Reading coach station, located south-west of the city centre and the train station.