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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Bradford
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
9 h 35 m
Average duration
9 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Bradford will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.
Of the 2 buses that leave Reading for Bradford 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 265 km distance in an average of 9 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 35 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.
8:459h35Reading18:20Bradford£601One-way0 changes- 9:459h35Reading19:20Bradford£631One-way0 changes
- 9:459h35Reading19:20Bradford£631One-way0 changes
- 8:459h35Reading18:20Bradford£601One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 265 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£51 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Bradford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Bradford coaches for today, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3:45 Reading | 9h35 | 13:20 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:44 Reading | 8h31 | 23:15 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Bradford
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Buses from Reading to Bradford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 265 km distance in 8h 19m.
Distance 265 km |
Average bus duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 8h 19m |
First bus 4:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: RailAir from Reading to BradfordYou can travel by bus between Reading to Bradford with RailAir for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Reading to Bradford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Bradford 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 Bradford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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