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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bath to Reading from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$23
tomorrow
$23
Monday
$7
Tuesday
$17
Wednesday
$17
Thursday
$38
Friday
$14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 50m 4:00 PM Bath Bus Station 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 1h 40m 4:10 PM Bath London Road 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
FlixBus 5h 45m 2:35 PM Bath Bus Station 8:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $25
FlixBus 7h 50m 7:35 AM Bath Bus Station 3:25 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $27
National Express 1h 50m 9:35 AM Bath Bus Station 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Reading via Corsham, you can save more than $13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 57%
      1h 22m
      Bath
      8 mi
      4:28 PM
      Corsham
      Bus Stop
      5:50 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 50m 9:35 AM Bath Bus Station 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 1h 50m 4:00 PM Bath Bus Station 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 1h 45m 9:40 AM Bath London Road 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 1h 40m 4:10 PM Bath London Road 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 5h 35m 11:15 AM Bath Bus Station 4:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Reading via Corsham, you can save more than $16? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 70%
      1h 22m
      Bath
      8 mi
      4:28 PM
      Corsham
      Bus Stop
      5:50 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 50m 9:35 AM Bath Bus Station 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $7
National Express 1h 50m 4:00 PM Bath Bus Station 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $7
National Express 1h 45m 9:40 AM Bath London Road 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $7
National Express 1h 40m 4:10 PM Bath London Road 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $7
National Express 5h 45m 11:15 AM Bath Bus Station 5:00 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Reading via Corsham, you can save more than $3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 43%
      1h 22m
      Bath
      8 mi
      4:28 PM
      Corsham
      Bus Stop
      5:50 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 50m 7:35 AM Bath Bus Station 3:25 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $17
FlixBus 8h 35m 11:45 AM Bath Bus Station 8:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $17
FlixBus 8h 55m 4:30 PM Bath Bus Station 1:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $17
National Express 5h 20m 6:45 AM Bath Bus Station 12:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Reading via Corsham, you can save more than $-19? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      Bath
      8 mi
      7:05 AM
      Corsham
      Bus Stop
      12:05 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $36

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 11:45 AM Bath Bus Station 8:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $17
FlixBus 7h 50m 7:35 AM Bath Bus Station 3:25 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $18
FlixBus 8h 55m 4:30 PM Bath Bus Station 1:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $18
National Express 5h 20m 6:45 AM Bath Bus Station 12:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $36
National Express 5h 15m 6:50 AM Bath London Road 12:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Reading via Corsham, you can save more than $-19? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      Bath
      8 mi
      7:05 AM
      Corsham
      Bus Stop
      12:05 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $36

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 20m 6:45 AM Bath Bus Station 12:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $38
National Express 5h 15m 6:50 AM Bath London Road 12:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Reading via Corsham, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      5h 0m
      Bath
      8 mi
      7:05 AM
      Corsham
      Bus Stop
      12:05 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Reading via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 40m
      0
      7:35 AM
      Bath
      Bus Station
      9:55 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      10:00 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station
      1:15 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 50m 9:35 AM Bath Bus Station 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $14
National Express 1h 50m 4:00 PM Bath Bus Station 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $14
National Express 1h 45m 9:40 AM Bath London Road 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $14
FlixBus 8h 35m 11:45 AM Bath Bus Station 8:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $18
FlixBus 8h 55m 4:30 PM Bath Bus Station 1:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Reading via Corsham, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 50%
      1h 22m
      Bath
      8 mi
      4:28 PM
      Corsham
      Bus Stop
      5:50 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bath to Reading is $7 on 5/18/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Bath and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Bath and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Bath to Reading. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bath and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 buses from Bath to Reading, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bath and Reading, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bath to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Bath to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bath to Reading starting from $7!

Cheapest Bus $7
Fastest Bus 1h 40m
Earliest Bus 7:35 AM
Latest Bus 4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 60.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bath to Reading

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bath for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/16/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/10
Monday 05/11
Tuesday 05/12
Wednesday 05/13
Thursday 05/14
Friday 05/15
Saturday 05/16
$23
Sunday 05/17
$23
Monday 05/18
$7
Tuesday 05/19
$36
Wednesday 05/20
$36
Thursday 05/21
$57
Friday 05/22
$14
Saturday 05/23
$14
Sunday 05/24
$20
Monday 05/25
$19
Tuesday 05/26
$36
Wednesday 05/27
$36
Thursday 05/28
Friday 05/29
$19
Saturday 05/30
$19
Sunday 05/31
$10
Monday 06/01
$7
Tuesday 06/02
$17
Wednesday 06/03
$17
Thursday 06/04
$41
Friday 06/05
$10
Saturday 06/06

The cheapest time to travel from Bath to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bath to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $7, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bath to Reading. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bath to Reading, with $7. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $7.

How to save money travelling from Bath to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bath to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bath to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bath to Reading are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bath to Reading

These are the most booked bus companies between Bath to Reading from our users.

National Express from Bath to Reading

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bath to Reading:

Cheapest Price $7
Fastest Bus 1h 40m
Earliest Bus 9:35 AM
Last Bus 4:10 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 5/15/2026

All bus stations and stops in Bath and Reading

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bath and Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bath to Reading

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bath to Reading? Or which bus companies serve the route Bath to Reading? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bath to Reading bus

How much does a Bath Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $7 and takes 1h 50m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bath to Reading?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $7 and $57. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading.

On average, how many connections are available from Bath to Reading each day?

Every day, the Bath to Reading bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bath to Reading take?

The fastest bus from Bath to Reading is offered by National Express and takes 1h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bath to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Bath starts at 7:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bath to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Bath for Reading starts at 4:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bath Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Bath to Reading, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Bath and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bath to Reading bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bath Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bath Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bath to Reading on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bath to Reading?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Bath and Reading. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bath to Reading?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Bath and Reading change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bath to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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