Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Reading.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to ReadingAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Birmingham to Reading: Trip Overview
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Based on 39 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $21.00
Birmingham to Reading Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Reading was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Reading, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $151 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-05-05.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Birmingham and Reading is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Reading.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Reading you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Birmingham and Reading, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Birmingham to Reading while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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