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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
A major city museum with art, natural history and local collections in a grand building, suitable for a broad half-day visit.
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Trains from Reading to Stoke Gifford run on average 10 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 48m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 4:36 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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A major city museum with art, natural history and local collections in a grand building, suitable for a broad half-day visit.
A Georgian townhouse museum presenting Bristol life, trade and domestic interiors through period rooms and changing displays.
A contemporary art space at UWE Bower Ashton with exhibitions by regional and international artists, worth visiting for current work.
A waterside walking area with museums, harbour views and restored industrial buildings, lively by day and easy to explore on foot.
A large public park with a lake, woodland walks, miniature railway and open space, ideal for a relaxed outing near Stoke Gifford.
A landscaped park by the River Frome with play areas, woodland and a riverside path, popular with local walkers and families.
A soft white bap filled with hot carved beef, often with horseradish or mustard. A long-standing Bristol-area market and pub favourite.
A traditional West Country cheese from nearby Somerset, known for its rich, nutty flavour and strong farming heritage across the region.
A regional cider made from local apples. The West Country is one of England’s best-known cider-producing areas, and it is widely drunk locally.
Popular local Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere close to Stoke Gifford.
Smart casual restaurant and bar at Aztec West, serving British and European dishes, steaks and brunch in a polished hotel setting.
Reliable pub restaurant near Stoke Gifford, serving British classics, grills and Sunday roasts in a modern, family-friendly setting.
Moderate for the Bristol area. Dining and coffee are fairly typical for southern England, while nearby Bristol accommodation and transport can raise overall visitor costs.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares may be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change.
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Bristol Parkway -> Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Stoke Gifford 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 Stoke Gifford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Reading to Stoke Gifford trains use the Reading to Bristol Parkway station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Stoke Gifford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
ATMs are available at Reading.
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: 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.
Bristol Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bristol Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Bristol Parkway. ATMs are available at Bristol Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Bristol Parkway: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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