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Trip Overview

The average bus between Birmingham and Reading takes 3h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 49m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk920 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
3h 34m
£40–54

Birmingham to Reading bus times

Buses run twice daily between Birmingham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusRailAir5h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusRailAir3h 40m • 1 change

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    FlixBusRailAir3h 40m • 1 change

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    FlixBusRailAir3h 40m • 1 change

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    FlixBusRailAir3h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Reading RailAir via London Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 34m.

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