You can get from Birmingham to Reading by train, bus or flight.
To get from Birmingham to Reading on 18 Aug we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 81 miles | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | £14 - £54 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £14 • 2 h 15 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £54 • 1 h 34 min | |
Popular travel companies | Megabus or Cross Country |
Travel 81 miles by coach, flight, ferry or train to Reading from Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 34 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £14. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Megabus or Cross Country among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Birmingham to Reading.
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Birmingham and Reading. You can take a coach, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way from Birmingham to Reading is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £14 compared to other travel options to Reading:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Reading costing on average £54.
The fastest way from Birmingham to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 34 min.
Other travel options from Birmingham to Reading can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Reading by coach can take on average 2 h 15 min.
You should expect to travel around 81 miles from Birmingham to Reading.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Reading is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Reading as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Birmingham to Reading:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Reading with the following travel operators:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Reading as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Birmingham to Reading.
Before travelling from Birmingham to Reading, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Birmingham to Reading tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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