Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Birmingham
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
Cheapest bus trips today
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express7h 40m013:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride20:45BirminghamBearwood0Economy
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National Express6h 25m013:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride19:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 5m016:55ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:00BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 25m016:55ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:20BirminghamBearwood0Economy
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National Express5h 55m015:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride21:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Birmingham via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 36%5h 55mReading6 km16:35Three Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride22:30BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0 kmEconomy
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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express7h 40m013:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride20:45BirminghamBearwood0Economy
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National Express5h 25m016:55ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:20BirminghamBearwood0Economy
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National Express6h 25m013:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride19:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 5m016:55ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:00BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 55m015:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride21:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Birmingham via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £19? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 58%5h 55mReading6 km16:35Three Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride22:30BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0 kmEconomy
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Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express7h 40m013:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride20:45BirminghamBearwood0Economy
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National Express5h 25m016:55ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:20BirminghamBearwood0Economy
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National Express6h 25m013:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride19:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 5m016:55ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:00BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 55m015:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride21:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Birmingham via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £22? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 67%5h 55mReading6 km16:35Three Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride22:30BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0 kmEconomy
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Cheapest bus trips Friday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus6h 15m004:45ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)11:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express6h 0m016:30ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 45m015:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride21:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 20m011:25ReadingMereoak Park & Ride17:45BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Birmingham via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 1%5h 55mReading6 km21:05Three Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride03:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0 kmEconomy
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Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus6h 15m004:45ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)11:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express6h 10m016:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 30m016:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:50BirminghamBearwood0Economy
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FlixBus7h 35m001:40ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)09:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express5h 50m011:25ReadingMereoak Park & Ride17:15BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Birmingham via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 8%5h 25mReading6 km14:50Three Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride20:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0 kmEconomy
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Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 35m001:40ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)09:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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FlixBus6h 15m004:45ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)11:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express6h 10m016:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 30m016:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:50BirminghamBearwood0Economy
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National Express5h 45m015:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride21:20BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Birmingham via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 1%5h 25mReading6 km13:40Three Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride19:05BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0 kmEconomy
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Cheapest bus trips Monday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus6h 15m004:45ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)11:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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FlixBus7h 35m001:40ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)09:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express6h 10m016:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 30m016:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride22:50BirminghamBearwood0Economy
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National Express5h 55m015:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride21:30BirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Birmingham via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 1%5h 25mReading6 km13:40Three Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride19:05BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0 kmEconomy
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Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Birmingham
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily coaches from Reading to Birmingham. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Reading and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 82 coaches from Reading to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Birmingham, with 19 offers.
Facts about coaches from Reading to Birmingham
Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 25 times every day by bus from Reading to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Birmingham starting from £17!
| Cheapest Bus | £17 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 9m |
| Earliest Coach | 03:09 |
| Latest Coach | 23:09 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 25 Ø |
| Distance | 130.5 km |
| Coach Companies | National Express and FlixBus |
Cheapest coach connections from Reading to Birmingham
Every day, 25 buses from 2 coach companies leave Reading for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/12/2024 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
16/12
Tuesday
17/12
£33
Wednesday
18/12
£33
Thursday
19/12
£33
Friday
20/12
£50
Saturday
21/12
£24
Sunday
22/12
£22
Monday
23/12
£17
Tuesday
24/12
£21
Wednesday
25/12
Thursday
26/12
£42
Friday
27/12
£25
Saturday
28/12
£29
Sunday
29/12
Monday
30/12
£16
Tuesday
31/12
£19
Wednesday
01/01
Thursday
02/01
£15
Friday
03/01
Saturday
04/01
£13
Sunday
05/01
Monday
06/01
£14
Tuesday
07/01
Wednesday
08/01
£25
Thursday
09/01
£46
Friday
10/01
£13
Saturday
11/01
£17
Sunday
12/01
The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Birmingham
With a price starting from £17, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Reading to Birmingham. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.
Night
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Birmingham, with £17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £49.
How to save money travelling from Reading to Birmingham
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, 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 Reading to Birmingham are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Reading to Birmingham
These are the most booked bus companies between Reading to Birmingham from our users.
National Express from Reading to Birmingham
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Reading to Birmingham:
| Cheapest Price | £24 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 9m |
| Earliest Coach | 03:09 |
| Last Coach | 23:09 |
| Daily Connections | 24 Ø |
| Found on | 16/12/2024 |
All bus stations and stops in Reading and Birmingham
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Reading and Birmingham.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Birmingham
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Reading to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Reading to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Reading to Birmingham bus
How much does a Reading - Birmingham coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Reading - Birmingham bus trip is available from £17 and takes 6h 15m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Reading to Birmingham?
The connection Reading to Birmingham is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £59. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Reading - Birmingham route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Reading to Birmingham is offered by roughly 25 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Birmingham from Reading take?
The quickest coach from Reading to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 4h 9m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £56. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Reading to Birmingham?
The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Reading at 03:09. 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 Reading to Birmingham?
The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Reading at 23:09. 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 Reading - Birmingham route?
Passengers looking to travel from Reading to Birmingham 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 Reading and Birmingham?
You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Birmingham 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 Birmingham from Reading?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Reading Birmingham 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 Reading Birmingham 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 Reading to Birmingham on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Reading to Birmingham
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Reading and to Birmingham
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Reading and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
- Bus Routes to Reading
- Bus to Reading from Banbury
- Coaches Bournemouth to Reading
- Coach to Reading from Brighton
- Coaches Cambridge to Reading
- Coach Chippenham to Reading
- Bus Coventry to Reading
- Glastonbury to Reading bus
- Coach to Reading from Leeds
- Coach Loughborough to Reading
- Buses Milton Keynes to Reading
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading bus
- Buses Northampton to Reading
- Buses Nottingham to Reading
- Coach to Reading from Portsmouth
- Coach to Reading from Sheffield
- Coach from Southampton to Reading
- St Austell to Reading coach
- Bus from Taunton to Reading
- Coach to Reading from Tiverton
- Bus to Reading from Winchester
- Bus Routes to Birmingham
- Bath to Birmingham coach
- Bournemouth to Birmingham bus
- Coach to Birmingham from Bristol
- Bus Cambridge to Birmingham
- Carmarthen to Birmingham bus
- Copenhagen to Birmingham bus
- Coaches Coventry to Birmingham
- Derby to Birmingham coach
- Bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham
- Coaches Exeter to Birmingham
- Coach Gloucester to Birmingham
- Bus to Birmingham from Leeds
- Bus Leicester to Birmingham
- Coach to Birmingham from Lichfield
- Bus Liverpool to Birmingham
- Bus from Manchester to Birmingham
- Coach from Newquay to Birmingham
- Nottingham to Birmingham bus
- Bus from Swansea to Birmingham
- Coaches Twickenham to Birmingham
Popular Airport Transfers to Reading and to Birmingham
