The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Crewe
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Crewe will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 buses that leave Reading for Crewe 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 208 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Crewe
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 208 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Crewe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Crewe coaches for today, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:50 Reading | 7h35 | 03:25 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Crewe
Buses from Reading to Crewe run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:15, the last at 21:05. The fastest coach covers the 208 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 208 km |
Average bus duration 7h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 01:15 |
Last bus 21:05 |
FAQs: Reading to Crewe coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Crewe 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 Crewe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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