What is the travel distance from Brighton to Reading?

The distance between the two cities is 57 miles (91 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Brighton to Reading start their journey at Pool Valley Coach Station and wind up at Mereoak P&R. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Brighton to Reading from $47 | Compare & Save up to 38%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brighton to Reading on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Brighton	3h 16m	10:46pm	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h 22m	6:12am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h 22m	6:12am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Brighton	3h 20m	7:15am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Brighton	3h 20m	7:15am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:27 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Brighton to Reading

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

57 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $61	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $10	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29717 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $49

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Where are the popular stops in Brighton and Reading?

Stops in Brighton

A - Pool Valley Coach Station

B - Brighton

C - Brighton Amex Stadium

D - Rottingdean Bus Stop

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brighton to Reading by bus

What is the travel distance from Brighton to Reading?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/17

$47

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$47

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$47

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$47

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$47

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The cheapest trip from Brighton to Reading was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $75 for a bus ticket from Brighton to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-21.