9:301h40Bristol11:10Reading Festival£501One-way0 changes
9:301h40Bristol11:10Reading Festival£501One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol to Reading Festival
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £8. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 112 km
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£39 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to Reading Festival train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Reading Festival trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:30 Bristol | 1h40 | 11:10 Reading Festival | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bristol to Reading Festival by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Reading Festival
Trains from Bristol to Reading Festival run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 22:29 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Bristol to Reading Festival trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Bristol and Reading Festival from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Reading Festival train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Reading Festival by train. 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 train, 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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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Reading Festival
Most Bristol to Reading Festival trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Reading station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Reading Festival train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
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