Cheapest month
Up to 38%The cheapest time to travel is February (€16.96); the most expensive is May (€23.40).
Bradford to Reading Bus
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- Lowest price from €16.64
- Average duration 5h 52m
- Connections per day 3
- Distance 265 km
- CO₂ per person 24 kg
bus from Bradford to Reading
The journey from Bradford to Reading is about 265 km. On average a bus trip takes 5h 52m with 3 connections per day.
| Lowest price | €16.64 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 5h 52m |
| Connections per day | 3 |
| Lowest price | €16.64 |
| Highest price | €50.02 |
| First departure | 12:15 PM |
| Last departure | 12:45 PM |
| Distance | 265 km |
| Departure | Bradford |
| Arrival | Reading |
| Travel operator | Megabus Megabus |
When to book from Bradford to Reading
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month to travel from Bradford to Reading by bus, with medians around €16.96 versus about €23.40 in May (roughly a 38% swing).
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Carriers on this route
Learn more about carriers on this route.
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service that operates in North America, Canada, and Europe. It was founded in 2003 and is owned by Stagecoach Group, a multinational transport company. Megabus retains its own brand in Britain and North America, but in Continental Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, its services have been rebranded as Flixbus since the acquisition by a German company in June 2016.
Facility description
Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Luggage
On Megabus, you are allowed 20 kg of luggage and space for small items in the overhead compartments to keep essentials within reach.
Food and drink
Passengers are allowed to bring cold food, cold beverages, and hot drinks with a lid when traveling with Megabus.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available on board on Megabus, allowing passengers to update their social media in real-time.
Power sockets
On Megabus, each seat has a power outlet for charging devices during the trip.
Accessibility
The services are accessible to people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Megabus works with AbilityNet to ensure the website and services are usable by everyone.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 18.55kg
bus 19.88kg
flight 53kg
carpool 42.4kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Bradford to Reading costs €38.89. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from €16.64.
The cheapest ticket from Bradford to Reading costs €16.64. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Bradford and Reading are 265 km apart.
The journey from Bradford to Reading takes about 5h 52m on average. The fastest option takes 5h 50m.
This route is served by 1 operators: Megabus.
There are about 3 connections per day from Bradford to Reading.
The first bus from Bradford to Reading leaves at 12:15 PM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Bradford to Reading leaves at 12:45 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs €16.64 but prices can change.
There are about 3 direct connections from Bradford to Reading.
The shortest bus journey between Bradford and Reading takes 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Bradford and Reading.
The bus journey from Bradford to Reading generates 24 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €16.96, while May is among the most expensive (about €23.40).