How far is Birmingham from Reading by coach?

The journey from Reading to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 82 miles (131 km).

Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Reading without a car?

You can reach Birmingham from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Reading to Birmingham from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Reading to Birmingham on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:50	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h 20m	03:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Reading to Birmingham on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:25	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h 15m	14:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 20m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	15:55	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h	21:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

Next departures from Reading to Birmingham on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 20m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:25	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h 15m	14:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	15:55	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h	21:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Reading to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

82 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £48	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£24 - £204	Average duration1h 36m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £16	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,299 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

According to customer reviews, Mega Bus is praised for its convenience, punctuality, and cleanliness. However, some customers have reported issues with overcrowded buses causing discomfort and even panic attacks. Additionally, there are complaints about late arrivals and rude staff members.

Megabus Reading Birmingham recent customer reviews

Bus was so cramped and hot, I suffered a panic attack and was unable to take the journey. Driver was very polite and asked if I was ok but honestly there was far too many people in such a small place which caused me to struggle with my breath and panic (I don’t normally suffer from these on any form of public transport) it was quite distressing.

Sarah C.

31 May 2023

Long waiting time

Francisca R.

2 November 2024

Yes I injoy it

George H.

23 October 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Reading and Birmingham?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Reading to Birmingham

How far is Birmingham from Reading by coach?
The journey from Reading to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 82 miles (131 km).
Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Reading without a car?
You can reach Birmingham from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

£16

12/11

£22

Today

£18

14/11

£13

15/11

£24

16/11

£21

17/11

£13

18/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Reading to Birmingham was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

To 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 £12 to £39 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 £12, which is on 2025-11-18.