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Reading - Reading North Interchange
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Nottingham - Greyfriars (Stop C12)
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Reading - Reading North Interchange
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Nottingham - Nottingham
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Bus Reading to Nottingham: Trip Overview

Bus Reading to Nottingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21
Average bus trip duration7h 5m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:40 AM
Distance103 miles (166 km)
Latest bus departure3:55 PM

Reading to Nottingham Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Reading to Nottingham. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Reading to Nottingham will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Reading to Nottingham, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:40AM - 3:55PM
Minimum Price$9
Average Ticket Price$21
Minimum Trip Duration5h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h5m
Distance103 miles (166 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteMegabus UK, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Reading - Nottingham

You can take a bus or a train to go from Reading to Nottingham. Both are convenient and sustainable ways to travel to Nottingham. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Reading to Nottingham takes around 7h 5m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 5h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 104 miles (168 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Reading and Nottingham is 104 miles (168 km).

About 3 buses travel this route daily, provided by Megabus UK and FlixBus. The number of buses from Reading to Nottingham can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Reading to Nottingham by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 4:40 AM and 3:55 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Reading to Nottingham start their journey at Mereoak P&R and wind up at 33 Derby Rd. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $9.

You can expect to pay around $21 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $9 to $57, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Nottingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Nottingham Ghost Guts & Gore Tour, The Walton, The Lace Market, Galleries of Justice and Sherwood Forest.

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 Nottingham!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Reading to Nottingham that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Reading to Nottingham?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time7h 5mAvg Price$21Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time3h 7mAvg Price$135Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Reading and Nottingham is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $21 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $9. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Nottingham, choose the bus, as it will take you from Reading to Nottingham in about 3h 7m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Reading by bus?

Bus from Nottingham to Reading

You can also go to Nottingham by train

Train from Reading to Nottingham

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