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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Great Charles Street Queensway | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Great Charles Street Queensway | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Great Charles Street Queensway | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Great Charles Street Queensway | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Great Charles Street Queensway | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Reading
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 1,586, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Reading
Stops in Birmingham
- A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom - C
Five Ways
75 Hagley Rd, Birmingham B16, UK - D
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK - E
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom - F
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
Stops in Reading
- A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK - B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK - C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Reading by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Reading?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading start from RUB 1,723. The average price for this route is around RUB 2,427. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Reading route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Reading?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Reading at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Reading?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Reading generates an estimated 3.3609 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Reading?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29899 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Reading?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Reading was searched and found on Aug 4, 2026 with a price of RUB 1,657To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Reading, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from RUB 1,657 to RUB 4,652 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 1,657 which is on 2026-08-04.
