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On the route from Nottingham to Reading, the distance covered is 168 miles. With FlixBus, you can travel this distance in approximately 6 hours 10 minutes. The speediest coach serving this route makes nan stop(s). Many of our coach services offer coach travel at different times, whether you prefer to travel first thing in the morning or late afternoon and into the evening. Some of our routes even include a night bus to ensure you truly get the most of your time at your destination. Check the rides available from Nottingham to Reading to find the best option according to your schedule. Travelers can benefit from spacious seating, individual power outlets, and onboard toilets on FlixBus coaches plying this route. Complimentary Wi-Fi is a staple on most coaches. Moreover, seat reservations for your trip to Reading can be made during booking, availability permitting. Options include panoramic, table, and bed seats. Opting for a coach journey from Nottingham to Reading is one of the most environmentally friendly options, cutting down on emissions. Plus, FlixBus allows travelers to counterbalance their carbon emissions by selecting the CO₂ compensation during ticket purchase.
Booking bus tickets between Reading and Nottingham with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
Starting rates for a trip from Nottingham to Reading are at £7.99. Maximize your savings on FlixBus tickets by venturing during non-peak times and weekdays. Secure your ticket conveniently via this website or our app. Multiple secure payment options are at your disposal, including card payments, PayPal, Google Pay, among others. Check out all your options in the payment segment. Facing payment glitches? Our payment assistance page is here to help. For those buying tickets onboard or at selling points, cash remains a viable payment method.
In Nottingham, there are 3 coach stops, namely Nottingham (Greyfriar Gate Stop C11-12), University of Nottingham - North Entrance (Stop UN15), Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R). As for Reading, it boasts 2 stops: Reading (Mereoak Park and Ride), Reading (University) Christchurch Green.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the embedded map on this page.
Travelers journeying from Nottingham to Reading are entitled to one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy. Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.
Printing is unnecessary for your Nottingham to Reading trip. Online bookers will receive a PDF confirmation via email, embedding a QR code as your ticket. Those using the FlixBus App will have the ticket saved there. Present the digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
For your journey between Nottingham and Reading, stay updated on your coach's whereabouts with our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Choose the relevant coach stop and get the projected arrival details, helping you stay informed about any possible delays.
Every FlixBus service between Nottingham and Reading is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between Nottingham and Reading welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.
Child ticket prices for the Nottingham to Reading route vary based on age and the timing of the booking. Those under 15 recieve a discount from the regular adult rate. At the time of booking, we sift through all discounts to offer you the most cost-effective rate. Should a discount surpass the child fare, that will be the rate charged. Kindly go through our child travel guidelines. Prams and foldable pushchairs, given they don't exceed a combined size of 240 cm (94.5 inches), can be stored in the luggage area at no extra charge.
The first FlixBus service from Nottingham to Reading is scheduled for 02:20.
The day's last FlixBus departure from Nottingham to Reading is at 16:10.

Find the cheapest buses from Nottingham to Reading

Getting from Nottingham to Reading is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus, with cheap coach tickets available on several routes. The two cities are just 168 miles apart and travelling between the two can be as fast as 6 hours 10 minutes.

FlixBus coach tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Find a coach and book your cheap bus tickets on our website or the FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.

You can get bus tickets to travel between Nottingham and Reading for as little as £7.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays. For a quick, easy and environmentally conscious choice, choose FlixBus for your coach trips.

We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a low fare.

Travelling from Nottingham to Reading

It’s easy to get from Nottingham to Reading when you travel by coach with FlixBus, with , with 3 direct buses per day.

and can take a minimum time of 6 hours 10 minutes.

Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we’re working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying their bus tickets.

The average cost of coach travel between Nottingham and Reading is £7.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

Taking the bus from Nottingham

Travelling from a coach station in Nottingham and not familiar with it? Here’s all the travel information you need to know.

Nottingham is a transport hub with 3 coach stations; 16 coach connections depart from Nottingham every day, taking travellers on coach trips both within the local area and further afield.

Arriving in Reading

Travelling on a coach holiday to Reading for the first time? Here’s everything you need to know about arriving at your destination on a coach trip:

Reading is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 6 connections , arriving in one of the 2 stations of the city every day, giving you easy access to all corners of the country on your chosen bus route.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Nottingham to Reading

Getting from Nottingham to Reading aboard a FlixBus bus means travelling in comfort and style, with all the coach services and on board hospitality you need to keep you occupied. Most of our coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power sockets to keep you connected.

You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about travelling light.

All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking your coach tickets. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.

Just book coach tickets online or on the FlixBus App and purchase your bus tickets using any of our available payment methods.

Onboard services are subject to availability