The average bus between Blackpool and Reading takes 9h 49m and the fastest bus takes 7h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Blackpool and Reading. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackpool 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Reading. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
Blackpool to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Blackpool to Reading bus tickets online with National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Blackpool and Reading is 297.6 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Reading RailAir via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 1m.