Next departures for Birmingham to Reading on November 21
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Next departures for Birmingham to Reading on November 22
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Reading
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11381 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $26
Based on 29722 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $117
The users appreciated the punctuality of the pick-up and drop-off times, with some even reaching their destinations earlier than scheduled. Additionally, they found the journey to be comfortable and praised the helpfulness of both drivers and staff.
The pick up and drop off times were very punctual, as a matter of fact,I reached my destination earlier than the scheduled arrival time which was great for me
5 out of 5 stars
Ken F.
I enjoyed it reached on time and I did not enjoy stopping for more than 20 minutes for driver exchange after departure
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UKMereoak P&R
B - Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C - Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Reading by bus
What is the distance between Birmingham and Reading?
Birmingham and Reading are 131 km (82 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Reading?
Buses departing from Coach Station in Birmingham will take you to Mereoak P&R in Reading.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-18
$23
11-19
$23
Today
$22
11-21
$46
11-22
$42
11-23
No data
11-24
$24
11-25
$23
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Reading was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $22
To 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 $22 to $77 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 $23 which is on 2025-11-25.