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Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Bradford

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

today
$35
tomorrow
$33
Saturday
$33
Sunday
$23
Monday
$35
Tuesday
$23
Wednesday
$25

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 40m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 2:25 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $35
FlixBus 9h 35m 8:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:25 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bradford via Derby, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 40m
      0
      4:45 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      11:50 AM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 30m
      0
      11:55 AM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      2:25 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 35m 8:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:25 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $33
FlixBus 9h 40m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 2:25 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $34
National Express 7h 55m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:20 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $35
National Express 7h 45m 4:30 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:15 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $35

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 40m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 2:25 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $33
FlixBus 9h 35m 8:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:25 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $33
National Express 7h 15m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:40 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $35
National Express 7h 55m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:15 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $36
National Express 11h 55m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 5:45 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      4:45 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      9:05 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      3h 50m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:50 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 35m 8:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:25 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $23
FlixBus 9h 40m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 2:25 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $26
National Express 7h 55m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:15 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $39
National Express 7h 15m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:40 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $46
National Express 11h 55m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 5:45 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $46

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 55m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:15 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $35
National Express 7h 15m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:40 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $39
National Express 11h 55m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 5:45 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      4:45 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      9:05 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      3h 50m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:50 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 40m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 2:25 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $23
FlixBus 9h 35m 8:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:25 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 40m 4:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 2:25 PM Bradford Interchange  Economy $25
FlixBus 9h 35m 8:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:25 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $26
National Express 7h 20m 4:55 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:15 AM Bradford Interchange  Economy $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Reading to Bradford is $23 on 12/7/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Bradford

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Bradford are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Reading to Bradford. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Reading and Bradford.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Reading to Bradford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Reading and Bradford, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Bradford

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Reading to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Bradford starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus $23
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Latest Bus 8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 164.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Bradford

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Reading for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 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
$35
Friday 12/05
$35
Saturday 12/06
$35
Sunday 12/07
$23
Monday 12/08
$35
Tuesday 12/09
$23
Wednesday 12/10
$34
Thursday 12/11
$34
Friday 12/12
$28
Saturday 12/13
$26
Sunday 12/14
$40
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
$27
Saturday 12/20
$27
Sunday 12/21
$47
Monday 12/22
Tuesday 12/23
Wednesday 12/24
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Bradford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Bradford, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $23, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Bradford. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Bradford, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Bradford

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 Reading to Bradford 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 Reading to Bradford, 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 Reading to Bradford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Bradford

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Bradford

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

FAQs about the Reading to Bradford bus

How much does a Reading Bradford bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 9h 35m to reach Bradford. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $51. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bradford.

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

Every day, the Reading to Bradford bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Reading to Bradford is offered by National Express and takes 7h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Bradford?

The earliest bus arriving in Bradford from Reading starts at 4:45 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 Reading to Bradford?

The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Bradford starts at 8:50 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 Reading Bradford route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bradford?

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

What can I take with me on the Reading to Bradford 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 Reading Bradford 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 Reading Bradford 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 Reading to Bradford on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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