What is the distance between Birmingham and Reading?

Birmingham and Reading are 131 km (82 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Reading?

Buses departing from Coach Station in Birmingham will take you to Mereoak P&R in Reading.

Bus Birmingham to Reading from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Birmingham to Reading on November 24
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	6:55pm	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	6h 40m	1:35am	Reading (University) Christchurch Green	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

131 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $102	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $375	Average Duration1h 38m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $27	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Reading?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
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B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,425 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 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

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Reading by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and Reading?
Birmingham and Reading are 131 km (82 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Reading?
Buses departing from Coach Station in Birmingham will take you to Mereoak P&R in Reading.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$46

11-23

$60

Today

$24

11-25

$23

11-26

$22

11-27

$24

11-28

$25

11-29

$34

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Reading was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $22

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 $22 to $81 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 $22 which is on 2025-11-26.