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Reading to Bristol train with Great Western Railway

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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Great Western RailwayY22000
08:251h10
Reading station (RDG)
09:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£531One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Great Western RailwayY22001
08:551h14
Reading station (RDG)
10:09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£531One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayY21961
08:131h15
Reading station (RDG)
09:28Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£731One-way
1 change
Great Western RailwayY22002
09:251h10
Reading station (RDG)
10:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£731One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayY21962
08:431h14
Reading station (RDG)
09:57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£1011One-way
1 change

Reading to Bristol train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Great Western Railway
Y21961
Great Western RailwayY21961		08:13 Reading station (RDG)1h15 09:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western Railway
Y22000
Great Western RailwayY22000		08:25 Reading station (RDG)1h10 09:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
Y21962
Great Western RailwayY21962		08:43 Reading station (RDG)1h14 09:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western Railway
Y22001
Great Western RailwayY22001		08:55 Reading station (RDG)1h14 10:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
Y21963
Great Western RailwayY21963		09:13 Reading station (RDG)1h14 10:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western Railway
Y22002
Great Western RailwayY22002		09:25 Reading station (RDG)1h10 10:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesDirect

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Train times from Reading to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 10 m

Average

1 h 13 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

113 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Reading for Bristol every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Great Western RailwayY22000
08:251h10
Reading station (RDG)
09:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£531One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Great Western RailwayY22002
09:251h10
Reading station (RDG)
10:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£731One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayY21962
08:431h14
Reading station (RDG)
09:57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£1011One-way
1 change
Great Western RailwayY22001
08:551h14
Reading station (RDG)
10:09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£531One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayY21963
09:131h14
Reading station (RDG)
10:27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£1011One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Reading to Bristol

Trains from Reading to Bristol run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £6 by bus.
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 £6
Distance
112 km
Average train duration
1h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
4
Train providers
1
Fastest train
1h 2m
First train
00:04
Last train
23:52
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 £6

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Reading to Bristol

Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains will get you from Reading to Bristol from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Reading to Bristol train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 2 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21

Trains from Reading to Bristol

It's fast and easy to travel from Reading to Bristol as there are frequent services available throughout the day. Train departures start at about 5:55 a.m, and the last departure is just after midnight. During operating times there is up to four services per hour. This trip takes from 1 hour 11 minutes on a direct service, and 1 hour 13 minutes on an indirect service that includes one change. Trains generally depart from Reading Railway Station, and arrive at Bristol Temple Meads Station. Indirect services usually involve changing at Bristol Parkway Station and the wait for the next train is about 8 minutes. Trains from Reading to Bristol are operated by CrossCountry and Great Western Railway.

FAQs: Reading to Bristol train

FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Bristol.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Reading to Bristol can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Reading to Bristol is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Reading to Bristol train time is 1 h 2 min   covering the 69 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Reading to Bristol leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Reading to Bristol leaves at 23: 52.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Reading to Bristol without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 5 direct trains from Reading to Bristol each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a train from Reading to Bristol, you can count on Great Western Rail or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Bristol. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Reading to Bristol and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 52.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Reading, which is located around 0.2 miles (415 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bristol Temple Meads, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bristol from Reading is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 2 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Reading to Bristol is September.
You have options as you can travel from Reading to Bristol 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Bristol

Reading
Bristol
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Bristol.
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Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Global Cafe
  • Royal Tandoori
  • Sam’s Wraps
  • Central Kebabs
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Ibis
  • Malmaison
  • Thameside Hotel
  • Novotel
Public transport options for Reading
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your journey to Bristol from Reading.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Station Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Pumpkin Café
  • Hart's Bakery
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
  • Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
  • Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House

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