Find coaches from Reading to Birmingham

Next departures

Next departures from Reading to Birmingham on 6 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles StreetCheapest
Flixbus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles StreetFastest
Flixbus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles StreetNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Reading to Birmingham

Bus
Average priceUS$19 - US$53Average duration5h 15m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$27 - US$265Average duration1h 36m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$10 - US$25Average duration1h 50m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 50mAverage duration
US$10Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reading to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$23
Average bus trip duration5h 15m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure03:45
Distance84 miles
Latest bus departure20:50

Reading to Birmingham Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Birmingham from Reading, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Reading - Birmingham

  1. How far is Birmingham from Reading by coach?

    The journey from Reading to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 82 miles (131 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Reading without a car?

    You can reach Birmingham from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/10
US$20
04/10
US$20
Today
US$36
06/10
US$18
07/10
US$16
08/10
US$16
09/10
US$16
10/10
US$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Birmingham was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$37 for a bus ticket from Reading to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16, which is on 2025-10-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Reading and Birmingham!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Reading to Birmingham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Reading to Birmingham.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Reading to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Reading by bus?

Bus from Birmingham to Reading

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Train from Reading to Birmingham

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