Bristol to Reading Festival train with Great Western Railway

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  • Great Western Railway
    9:301h40
    Bristol
    11:10Reading Festival
    £501One-way
    0 changes

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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

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£9

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1h 11m

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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.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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Great Western Railway9:30 Bristol
1h40
11:10 Reading Festival0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to Reading Festival

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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.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
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
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

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.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest Price
£31
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol to Reading Festival can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £39.
The train journey from Bristol to Reading Festival covers a distance of 112 km and takes approximately 1h 23m. Trains run 28 per day.
The train distance from Bristol to Reading Festival is 112 km.
The first train from Bristol to Reading Festival leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Bristol to Reading Festival departs at 22:29.
Trains from Bristol to Reading Festival run approximately 28 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol to Reading Festival.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol to Reading Festival.
To get from Bristol to Reading Festival, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Bristol to Reading Festival.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Reading Festival is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Reading Festival is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Bristol to Reading Festival in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bristol to Reading Festival offers a mix of urban and rural views, with stretches through the picturesque countryside of the Cotswolds, providing a pleasant and varied scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Bristol to Reading Festival is feasible, as the journey takes 1h 23m and the distance is 112 km. Trains run frequently with 31 trips per day.
The Reading Festival typically lasts for three days, giving attendees the full festival experience over a long weekend.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Reading Festival.

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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.

Departure train stations in Bristol
Arrival train stations in Reading Festival
Bristol Temple MeadsStation Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre

Bus16 · 7m · £4 · every ~12 min
X39, 16, 39, 522 · 8m · £4 · every ~49 min
512 · 14m
9 · 15m · £4 · every ~22 min

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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