What is the distance between Birmingham and Reading?

The distance between the two cities is 82 miles (131 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Reading?

If you're headed to Reading from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will depart from Coach Station and arrive at Mereoak P&R. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Birmingham to Reading from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Birmingham to Reading on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Brunel Street	2h 25m	10:05am	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Brunel Street	2h 25m	1:35pm	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Brunel Street	2h 25m	10:05am	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Brunel Street	2h 25m	1:35pm	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Brunel Street	2h 25m	10:05am	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

82 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $71	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $260	Average Duration1h 38m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $20	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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.

Megabus Birmingham Reading recent customer reviews

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

Ken F.

July 8, 2024

I enjoyed it reached on time and I did not enjoy stopping for more than 20 minutes for driver exchange after departure

Fadi F.

January 22, 2024

Very helpful the driver and Megabus staff

Ang Lhamu S.

August 9, 2024

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Reading?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Reading by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and Reading?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Reading?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$36

11/17

$17

Today

$16

11/19

$16

11/20

$15

11/21

$17

11/22

$18

11/23

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Reading was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $67 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 $15 which is on 2025-11-20.