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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | Great Charles Street Queensway | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | Great Charles Street Queensway | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | Great Charles Street Queensway | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Reading and Birmingham?
Stops in Reading
- AMereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
- B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK - C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom
Stops in Birmingham
- AMill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
- C1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to Birmingham by bus
What is the travel distance from Reading to Birmingham?
The distance between Reading and Birmingham is approximately 131 km (82 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reading to Birmingham?
Buses departing from Mereoak P&R in Reading will take you to Coach Station in Birmingham.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Reading to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading to Birmingham, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $20 to $76 for a bus ticket from Reading to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-26.
