Find coaches from Leicester to Reading

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Next departures from Leicester to Reading on 10 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Reading (University) Christchurch GreenNo tags
FlixBus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Reading (University) Christchurch GreenNo tags
FlixBus
Leicester St Margarets bus station
Reading (University) Christchurch GreenNo tags
FlixBus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Reading (University) Christchurch GreenNo tags
FlixBus
Leicester St Margarets bus station
Reading (University) Christchurch GreenNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leicester to Reading

Bus
Average priceUS$26 - US$42Average duration6h
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$86 - US$161Average duration2h 51m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$18 - US$19Average duration1h 40m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Leicester to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage duration
US$18Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Leicester to Reading: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$31
Average bus trip duration6h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure03:20
Distance86 miles
Latest bus departure20:20

Leicester to Reading Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Leicester - Reading

  1. How far is Reading from Leicester by coach?

    The journey from Leicester to Reading by coach covers an approximate distance of 82 miles (133 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Leicester to Reading without a car?

    You can reach Reading from Leicester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Leicester to Reading.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Leicester to Reading, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Leicester to Reading.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Leicester to Reading while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Leicester by bus?

Bus from Reading to Leicester

You can also go to Reading by train

Train from Leicester to Reading

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