What is the best way to travel from Bristol to Reading?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Reading from Bristol?
You can reach Reading with just £8 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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National Express3h 25m009:40BristolCoach Station13:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 09:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 36m013:19BristolCoach Station16:55ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 13:19:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 36m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 11m019:30BristolTemple Meads Station20:41ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 19:30:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 20:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 10m022:42BristolTemple Meads Station23:52ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 22:42:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 23:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m013:08BristolTemple Meads Station14:16ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 13:08:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 14:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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CrossCountry1h 12m010:33BristolTemple Meads Station11:45ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 10:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 12m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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National Express5h 25m006:40BristolCoach Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 06:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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National Express3h 25m009:40BristolCoach Station13:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 09:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m013:08BristolTemple Meads Station14:16ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 13:08:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 14:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 10m013:30BristolTemple Meads Station14:40ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 13:30:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 5m012:00BristolTemple Meads Station13:05ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 12:00:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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CrossCountry1h 13m012:33BristolTemple Meads Station13:46ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 12:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 13:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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National Express3h 23m010:52BristolCoach Station14:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 10:52:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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National Express3h 31m014:19BristolCoach Station17:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 14:19:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 5m004:53BristolTemple Meads Station05:58ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 04:53:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 05:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m005:23BristolTemple Meads Station06:31ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 05:23:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 55m005:03BristolAvonmouth Station05:58ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 05:03:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 05:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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CrossCountry1h 12m010:33BristolTemple Meads Station11:45ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 10:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 12m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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National Express3h 40m014:10BristolCoach Station17:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 14:10:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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National Express3h 25m010:50BristolCoach Station14:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 10:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 10m006:00BristolTemple Meads Station07:10ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 06:00:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 11m006:30BristolTemple Meads Station07:41ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 06:30:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 07:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 13m015:18BristolTemple Meads Station16:31ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 15:18:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 16:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
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CrossCountry1h 13m007:33BristolTemple Meads Station08:46ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 07:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 08:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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National Express3h 25m008:00BristolCoach Station11:25ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 08:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 33m014:17BristolCoach Station17:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 14:17:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 33m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 55m008:30BristolAvonmouth Station09:25ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 08:30:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m009:46BristolAvonmouth Station12:09ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 09:46:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 12:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 49m009:55BristolAvonmouth Station10:44ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 09:55:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 10:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 49m
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CrossCountry1h 29m010:40BristolAvonmouth Station12:09ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 10:40:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 12:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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National Express3h 36m013:19BristolCoach Station16:55ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 13:19:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 36m
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National Express3h 25m009:40BristolCoach Station13:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 09:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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National Express5h 25m006:40BristolCoach Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 06:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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National Express5h 30m005:15BristolCoach Station10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 05:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 55m005:03BristolAvonmouth Station05:58ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 05:03:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 05:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 56m005:52BristolAvonmouth Station06:48ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 05:52:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 06:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 56m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 14m009:00BristolTemple Meads Station10:14ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 10:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
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CrossCountry1h 12m008:33BristolTemple Meads Station09:45ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 08:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 12m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Bristol to Reading?
You can get to Reading from Bristol in just 0h 49m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m013:08BristolTemple Meads Station14:16ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 13:08:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 14:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 10m022:42BristolTemple Meads Station23:52ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 22:42:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 23:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 11m019:30BristolTemple Meads Station20:41ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 19:30:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 20:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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CrossCountry1h 12m010:33BristolTemple Meads Station11:45ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 10:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 12m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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National Express3h 25m009:40BristolCoach Station13:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 09:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Badgerline3h 25m009:40BristolCoach Station13:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from Badgerline goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2025 09:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 5m012:00BristolTemple Meads Station13:05ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 12:00:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m013:08BristolTemple Meads Station14:16ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 13:08:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 14:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 10m013:30BristolTemple Meads Station14:40ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 13:30:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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CrossCountry1h 12m008:33BristolTemple Meads Station09:45ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 08:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 12m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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National Express3h 25m009:40BristolCoach Station13:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 09:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Badgerline3h 25m009:40BristolCoach Station13:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from Badgerline goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2025 09:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 55m005:03BristolAvonmouth Station05:58ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 05:03:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 05:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 5m004:53BristolTemple Meads Station05:58ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 04:53:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 05:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m005:23BristolTemple Meads Station06:31ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 05:23:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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CrossCountry1h 12m010:33BristolTemple Meads Station11:45ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 10:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 12m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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National Express3h 23m010:52BristolCoach Station14:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 10:52:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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National Express3h 31m014:19BristolCoach Station17:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 14:19:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 10m006:00BristolTemple Meads Station07:10ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 06:00:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 11m006:30BristolTemple Meads Station07:41ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 06:30:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 07:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 13m015:18BristolTemple Meads Station16:31ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 15:18:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 16:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
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CrossCountry1h 13m007:33BristolTemple Meads Station08:46ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 07:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 08:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Badgerline3h 23m008:02BristolCoach Station11:25ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from Badgerline goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 08:02:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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National Express3h 25m010:50BristolCoach Station14:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 10:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 49m009:55BristolAvonmouth Station10:44ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 09:55:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 10:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 49m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 55m008:30BristolAvonmouth Station09:25ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 08:30:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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CrossCountry1h 29m010:40BristolAvonmouth Station12:09ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 10:40:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 12:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m009:46BristolAvonmouth Station12:09ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 09:46:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 12:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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National Express3h 25m008:00BristolCoach Station11:25ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 08:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Badgerline3h 25m008:00BristolCoach Station11:25ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from Badgerline goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 08:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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National Express3h 25m009:40BristolCoach Station13:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 09:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 36m013:19BristolCoach Station16:55ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 13:19:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 36m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 55m005:03BristolAvonmouth Station05:58ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 05:03:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 05:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 56m005:52BristolAvonmouth Station06:48ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Avonmouth Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 05:52:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 06:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 56m
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CrossCountry1h 8m009:00BristolTemple Meads Station10:08ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 10:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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CrossCountry1h 12m008:33BristolTemple Meads Station09:45ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 08:33:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 12m
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FlixBus1h 30m019:15BristolCoach Station20:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 19:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus1h 35m003:05BristolCoach Station04:40ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 03:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Badgerline3h 25m009:40BristolCoach Station13:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from Badgerline goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 09:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express5h 25m006:40BristolCoach Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 06:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Bus from Bristol to Reading
What are the most popular stations in Bristol and Reading?
In Bristol, you will usually depart from Cabot Circus, Parson Street Station or Temple Meads Station, while in Reading you will be arriving at Station Road (Stop SD), University (Redlands Rd) or Tilehurst Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Reading from Bristol? With 9 connections between 5 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bristol and Reading, you can pay as low as £8 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Reading in just 0h 49m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bristol and Reading are Great Western Railway (GWR), National Express and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bristol and Reading is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Brislington or to Lower Earley, and look at flights from Bristol Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bristol to Reading?
The most popular companies between Bristol and Reading, are Great Western Railway (GWR), National Express and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus and Badgerline
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Bristol to Reading
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bristol to Reading. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bristol to Reading
How can I reach Reading from Bristol?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Reading from Bristol.
How far is Reading from Bristol?
The distance between Bristol and Reading is 112.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bristol and Reading?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 19 kgs, and a flight 28 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bristol to Reading?
You can get to Reading with just £8 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Reading?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Reading in just 0h 49m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
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