The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Reading Festival
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Reading Festival is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Reading Festival will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bristol for Reading Festival every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol to Reading Festival
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Reading Festival among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 112 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bristol to Reading Festival bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Reading Festival coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:15 Bristol | 1h25 | 05:40 Reading Festival | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Reading Festival
Buses from Bristol to Reading Festival run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 112 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 112 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FAQs: Bristol to Reading Festival coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Reading Festival by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading Festival, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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