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Which bus from Bradford to Reading is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bradford to Reading. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £31
tomorrow
from £15
Friday
from £34
Saturday
from £34
Sunday
from £20
Monday
from £26
Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    10h 55m
    0
    23:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Reading via Leeds, you can save more than £-156? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Omio
      7h 24m
      Bradford
      14 km
      00:47
      Leeds
      Morley Train Station
      08:11
      Reading
      Central Station
      0 km
      Omio
      Economy
      £187
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Reading via Manchester, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 20m
      0
      23:45
      Bradford
      Interchange
      00:33
      Manchester
      Miles Platting
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    • Waiting Time 4h 47m
    • megabus
      4h 45m
      0
      05:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      10:05
      Reading
      Central Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    16:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    01:35
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    23:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    17:10
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    12:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    23:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Reading via Leeds, you can save more than £-52? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Omio
      7h 24m
      Bradford
      14 km
      00:47
      Leeds
      Morley Train Station
      08:11
      Reading
      Central Station
      0 km
      Omio
      Economy
      £86
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Reading via Manchester, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 20m
      0
      23:45
      Bradford
      Interchange
      00:33
      Manchester
      Miles Platting
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    • Waiting Time 4h 47m
    • megabus
      4h 45m
      0
      05:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      10:05
      Reading
      Central Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    12:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    23:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Reading via Manchester, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 20m
      0
      23:45
      Bradford
      Interchange
      00:33
      Manchester
      Miles Platting
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    • Waiting Time 4h 47m
    • megabus
      4h 45m
      0
      05:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      10:05
      Reading
      Central Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    16:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    01:35
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    12:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    23:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    12:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    06:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    17:00
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    10h 55m
    0
    23:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Reading via Manchester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 20m
      0
      23:45
      Bradford
      Interchange
      00:33
      Manchester
      Miles Platting
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    • Waiting Time 4h 47m
    • megabus
      4h 45m
      0
      05:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      10:05
      Reading
      Central Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £6

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bradford and Reading?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bradford to Reading. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Bradford to Reading. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Bradford and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 coaches from Bradford to Reading, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bradford and Reading, with 6 offers.

All facts for Bradford to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 3 times by bus from Bradford to Reading in one click. Book your Bradford to Reading bus ticket starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 7h 25m
Earliest Coach 07:05
Latest Coach 23:50
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 265.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bradford to Reading?

Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bradford for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 30/10/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 28/10
Tuesday 29/10
Wednesday 30/10
£31
Thursday 31/10
£31
Friday 01/11
£34
Saturday 02/11
£34
Sunday 03/11
£31
Monday 04/11
£26
Tuesday 05/11
Wednesday 06/11
£30
Thursday 07/11
£28
Friday 08/11
£31
Saturday 09/11
£28
Sunday 10/11
£28
Monday 11/11
£26
Tuesday 12/11
£28
Wednesday 13/11
£28
Thursday 14/11
£28
Friday 15/11
£28
Saturday 16/11
£26
Sunday 17/11
£28
Monday 18/11
Tuesday 19/11
£26
Wednesday 20/11
Thursday 21/11
Friday 22/11
Saturday 23/11
Sunday 24/11

The cheapest time to travel from Bradford to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bradford to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £15, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bradford to Reading. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £34.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bradford to Reading, with £15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £39.

How to save money travelling from Bradford to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bradford 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 coach from Bradford 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 coaches from Bradford to Reading are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Bradford to Reading?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bradford to Reading timetable.
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bradford and Reading

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bradford and Reading. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bradford to Reading

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bradford to Reading. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bradford to Reading bus

How much does a Bradford Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bradford Reading bus trip is available from £15 and takes 9h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £46. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Reading.

How many connections are available for the Bradford Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bradford to Reading is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from Bradford take?

The quickest coach from Bradford to Reading is provided by National Express and takes 7h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bradford to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Bradford at 07:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bradford to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Bradford at 23:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bradford Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bradford to Reading can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Bradford 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 bus to Reading from Bradford?

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 bus for the Bradford Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bradford 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 travelling 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 Bradford to Reading on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

Alternate transport types from Bradford to Reading

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Bradford to Reading for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Bradford to Reading

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Bradford to Reading for the next days.
  • Northern
    4h 16m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    10:14
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £94
  • Northern
    5h 43m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    11:41
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £151
  • Northern
    4h 16m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    10:14
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    First Class
    from £174
  • Northern
    5h 43m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    11:41
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    First Class
    from £316

More bus routes to Bradford and to Reading

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