Cheap bus tickets from Bristol to Reading
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Reading will cost around £ 55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 52.
Bus Timetable Bristol to Reading
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Bus times from Bristol to Reading
Fastest Journey
3 h 58 m
Average
4 h 17 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
113 km
Of the 6 buses that leave Bristol for Reading every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 113 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Overview: Coach from Bristol to Reading
 | Distance | 69 miles (112 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 3 h 41 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £54 (€61) |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | National Express or Flixbus |
Coaches from Bristol to Reading cover the 69 miles (112 km) long route taking on average 3 h 41 min with our travel partners like National Express or Flixbus. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £54, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £44. Travellers depart most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads and arrive in Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading).
Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus Bristol to Reading
Buy your official National Express and FlixBus coach tickets to Reading from Bristol from £44 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
When you buy your FlixBus coach tickets from Bristol to Reading don't forget to keep the following COVID-19 related policies in mind:
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- All bookings can be canceled up to 15 minutes before departure (a fee may apply).
- Cancellations made 30 days before departure are free of charge.
- Canceled tickets are refunded as a voucher, which is valid for 12 months, and is the value of the original booking (minus a cancellation fee, if applicable).
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips: Coach to Reading from Bristol
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Which coach station from Bristol to Reading do I depart from? Which Reading coach station from Bristol do I arrive in?
When departing from Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bristol, City Centre, Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and Bristol, Bond Street / St James Barton Roundabout. When arriving in Reading, you can end your trip in coach stations like Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading), Reading, RBH Main Entrance and Reading, Station Road (Stop SD).
Omio customers book a coach from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading) most frequently for this route.
Where is the coach station in Bristol? Where is the coach station in Reading?
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their coaches from Bristol Temple Meads and need to travel around 1.9 miles (3 km) from the city centre to get to this coach station.
Passengers arriving in Reading most often arrive at Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading) and need to travel around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from this coach station to the city centre.
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