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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£62

Fastest journey

2 h 25 m

Average duration

6 h 51 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

131 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Reading to Birmingham will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Reading for Birmingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 10 h 7 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.

Megabus
16:352h25
Reading
19:00Birmingham
£141One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:0310h07
Reading
09:10Birmingham
£521One-way
0 changes
National Express
03:097h26
Reading
10:35Birmingham
£541One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:0910h01
Reading
09:10Birmingham
£721One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:404h15
Reading
19:55Birmingham
£1161One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Reading to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 £13, and a train costs an average of £15.

Distance: 130 km

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Train

£43

Average Price

Cheapest

£56

Average Price

3h 56m

Average total duration

3h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Reading to Birmingham

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Buses from Reading to Birmingham run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
130 km
Average bus duration
3h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Buses per day
12
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
00:15
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry Reading to Birmingham

Find the best coaches to Birmingham from Reading with Omio's travel partners Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry from £7. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Reading to Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

FAQs: Reading to Birmingham coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Birmingham

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The major coach station for departures in Reading is Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) for your trip from Reading to Birmingham.
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The major coach station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Brunel Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Brunel Street for your trip to Birmingham from Reading.
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