Bus Tickets from Nottingham to Reading

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: University of Nottingham
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: University of Nottingham
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)
    Arrival time: July 22 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nottingham to Reading.

Bus
Average Price$24 - $56Average Duration6h 50m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$75 - $160Average Duration3h 34m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$19 - $27Average Duration2h 20m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Nottingham to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
$19Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Nottingham to Reading: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$27
Average bus trip duration6h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure8:50am
Distance107 miles (172 km)
Latest bus departure6:10pm

Nottingham to Reading Bus

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

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07/17
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07/18
$23
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07/21
$23
07/22
$21
07/23
$23
07/24
$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nottingham to Reading was searched and found on Jul 22, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nottingham to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $53 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-07-22.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Nottingham to Reading but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Nottingham to Reading, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Nottingham to Reading.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Nottingham to Reading while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Nottingham to Reading

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Train from Nottingham to Reading

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