Bristol to Reading Festival bus

Wed 04 Feb
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Reading Festival

Showing times and prices for 04 Feb

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£13

Fastest journey

1 h 25 m

Average duration

1 h 30 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

112 km

Cheap tickets

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 £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Bristol for Reading Festival every day 3 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 30 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 35 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.

FlixBus
04:151h25
Bristol
05:40Reading Festival
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
02:051h35
Bristol
03:40Reading Festival
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
18:151h30
Bristol
19:45Reading Festival
£201One-way
0 changes

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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Train

£10

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Cheapest

£41

Average Price

2h 0m

Average total duration

1h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 41m

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Fastest

1h 11m

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Live departures

Bristol to Reading Festival bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Reading Festival coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 16:35
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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meinfernbus_flixbus02:05 Bristol
1h35
03:40 Reading Festival0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus04:15 Bristol
1h25
05:40 Reading Festival0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Reading Festival

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Reading Festival can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bristol to Reading Festival is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bristol to Reading Festival is 1h 25m to travel the 112 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bristol to Reading Festival leaves at 1:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bristol to Reading Festival leaves at 23:55.
When departing from Bristol , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate . When arriving in Reading Festival , you can end your route in coach stations like Reading, Blagrave Street, Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Reading, Rivermead Leisure Centre.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Reading, Blagrave Street, located 0 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Reading Festival from Bristol is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bristol to Reading Festival is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Reading Festival including taking a coach and train.
No, the coach from Bristol to Reading Festival has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Bristol to Reading Festival.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Bristol to Reading Festival.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Bristol to Reading Festival.
No, luggage for the coach from Bristol to Reading Festival needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Bristol to Reading Festival.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bristol to Reading Festival.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Bristol to Reading Festival.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Bristol to Reading Festival.

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