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

today

$26

tomorrow

$24

Sunday

$20

Monday

$20

Tuesday

$16

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	8:00 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	1:25 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 0m	3:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:15:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	5h 25m	10:00 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	3:25 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 55m	7:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:25:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 25m	11:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:10 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:45:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 35m	6:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 25m	8:00 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	1:25 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	7h 0m	9:40 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	4:40 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	5h 5m	11:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:45:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	4h 50m	3:30 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	8:00 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	1:25 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 35m	6:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 50m	2:55 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:45 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 2:55:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 0m	9:40 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	4:40 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 9:40:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	5h 30m	7:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 7:45:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 10m	8:50 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	2:00 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:50:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	5h 25m	10:00 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	3:25 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	6h 20m	2:00 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 15m	5:50 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	5h 15m	11:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:00 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:45:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 55m	7:30 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	1:25 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	6h 20m	3:00 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	9:20 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 25m	9:00 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	3:25 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 30m	6:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:45:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 0m	6:05 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:05:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	6:05 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:05:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 25m	5:20 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:45 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:20:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	6h 30m	6:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	5h 50m	9:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	7h 5m	7:45 AM	Birmingham	Bearwood	2:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 10m	8:50 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	2:00 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 8:50:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	6h 25m	9:00 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	3:25 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	6h 20m	2:00 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	5h 50m	9:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 25m	5:20 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:45 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:20:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Reading is $16 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Birmingham to Reading. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between Birmingham and Reading.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 77 buses from Birmingham to Reading, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Reading, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 30 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Reading starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	30 Ø
Distance	81.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Reading

Every day, 30 buses from 2 bus companies leave Birmingham for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$26

Saturday 12/06

$69

Sunday 12/07

$20

Monday 12/08

$20

Tuesday 12/09

$25

Wednesday 12/10

$34

Thursday 12/11

$19

Friday 12/12

$23

Saturday 12/13

$27

Sunday 12/14

$20

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$27

Wednesday 12/17

$58

Thursday 12/18

$18

Friday 12/19

$43

Saturday 12/20

$65

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$40

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$46

Thursday 12/25

$132

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Reading, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Reading. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Reading are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Reading

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

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Mereoak Park & Ride

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Festival

Calcott

Town Centre

Station Road

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Reading

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

FAQs about the Birmingham to Reading bus

How much does a Birmingham Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 5h 55m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $83. 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 Birmingham to Reading each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Reading bus route is served by approximately 30 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Reading is offered by National Express and takes 3h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $69. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Birmingham starts at 12:15 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 Birmingham to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Reading starts at 9:30 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 Birmingham Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Reading on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Reading

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham and to Reading. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!