4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to York
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
10 h 43 m
Average duration
10 h 43 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to York will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £63.
Of the 1 buses that leave Reading for York 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 278 km distance in an average of 10 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 43 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 43 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 278 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£56 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Reading to York bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to York coaches for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRRA1 · NX032 · NX561 · YC840 | 7:22 Reading, Blagrave Street | 10h20 | 17:42 York, Station Rd | 3 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX032 · NX426 · YC843 | 9:05 Reading, Blagrave Street | 9h36 | 18:41 York, Station Rd | 3 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX032 · NX561 · YC843 | 10:25 Reading, Blagrave Street | 10h17 | 20:42 York, Station Rd | 3 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX032 · NX561 | 12:25 Reading, Blagrave Street | 9h15 | 21:40 York, Station Rd | 2 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 · NX561 | 14:25 Reading, Blagrave Street | 9h55 | 0:20 York, Station Rd | 2 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 · NX436 | 19:01 Reading, Blagrave Street | 8h54 | 3:55 York, Station Rd | 2 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 · NX465 · YC840 | 19:31 Reading, Blagrave Street | 12h30 | 8:01 York, Station Rd | 3 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX030 · NX465 · YC840 | 19:31 Reading, Blagrave Street | 12h30 | 8:01 York, Station Rd | 3 changes | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| 4:20 Reading | 10h43 | 15:03 York | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to York
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Reading to York run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £34 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 278 km distance in 9h 39m.
Distance 278 km |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 9h 39m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Reading to YorkYou can travel by bus between Reading to York with National Express for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Reading to York coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and York
Most Reading to York buses use the Reading, Blagrave Street to York, Rail Station station pair, with some services arriving at York, Train Station. Use this guide to compare Reading and York bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do buses to York leave from?
Getting to Reading, Blagrave Street from Reading city centre
Reading, Blagrave Street bus station facilities and services
Reading, Blagrave Street has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading, Blagrave Street: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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