The cheapest and fastest coaches from Wolverhampton to Reading
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Wolverhampton to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Reading will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £64.
Of the 2 buses that leave Wolverhampton for Reading 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 148 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 36 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 Wolverhampton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £41.
Distance: 148 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£61 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wolverhampton to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Reading coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:35 Wolverhampton | 5h36 | 04:11 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 05:30 Wolverhampton | 5h35 | 11:05 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Wolverhampton to Reading
Buses from Wolverhampton to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 01:35, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 148 km distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 148 km |
Average bus duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 1m |
First bus 01:35 |
Last bus 23:35 |
FAQs: Wolverhampton to Reading coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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