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Coach trips from Reading to Bradford

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Frequently asked questions

Booking bus tickets between Bradford and Reading 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.
The coach route from Reading to Bradford covers 266 miles and FlixBus can take you from Reading to Bradford in 9 hours 35 minutes.
Passengers travelling from Reading to Bradford are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
No, there's no need to print your ticket for the journey from Reading to Bradford. If you booked your ticket online, you should have received a PDF booking confirmation via e-mail containing a QR code that serves as your ticket. If you booked through the FlixBus App instead, your ticket is automatically stored there. There is no need to print the ticket, you can show the digital version to the driver, and you're ready to board.
The first FlixBus journey from Reading to Bradford departs at 04:45.
The last FlixBus journey from Reading to Bradford departs at 20:50.
There are 2 coach stops in Reading; Reading (Mereoak Park and Ride), Reading Railway Station. In Bradford there's just one coach stop; Bradford Interchange. Locate the FlixBus stops on the map above.
For trips from Reading to Bradford, track your coach's location using our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Simply select the appropriate coach stop and review the arrival time. Find out your coach's location and any potential delays.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches from Reading to Bradford accommodate passengers with reduced mobility. We aim to ensure our coaches are as comfortable and accessible as possible for those with disabilities or mobility issues. Service animals are welcome on all FlixBus journeys between Reading and Bradford. Wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, walking aids, and other mobility devices can be transported free of charge.

Find the cheapest coach tickets from Reading to Bradford

Getting from Reading to Bradford is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus, with cheap coach tickets available on several routes. The two cities are 266 miles apart and travelling between the two takes approximately 9 hours 35 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.

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 Reading to Bradford

It’s easy to get from Reading to Bradford when you travel by coach with FlixBus, with , with 2 direct buses per day.

and can take a minimum time of 9 hours 35 minutes.

Taking the bus from Reading

Reading is a transport hub with 2 coach stations, namely: Reading (Mereoak Park and Ride), Reading Railway Station; 10 coach connections depart from Reading every day, taking travellers on coach trips both within the local area and further afield.

Arriving in Bradford



Bradford is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 9 connections arriving in the bus station 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 Reading to Bradford

Getting from Reading to Bradford aboard a FlixBus bus means travelling in comfort and style, with all the coach services and onboard hospitality you need to keep you occupied. Most of our coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, 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