How to get from Bristol to Reading

You can travel to Reading from Bristol 2 different ways: coach or train.

The cheapest way from Bristol to Reading is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £13 compared to other travel options to Reading:

A coach is about £11 less than a train, which costs on average £24 for this journey.

The quickest way to travel from Bristol to Reading is by train, which takes on average 50 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by coach can take 1 h 35 min   on average.

The Bristol to Reading distance is approximately 69 miles (112 km).

The average frequency per day from Bristol to Reading is:

• 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bristol to Reading as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bristol to Reading:

• Most travellers board their coach from Bristol, City Centre and arrive in Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE).
• Most travellers who book a train ticket from Bristol to Reading depart from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express for coaches to Reading. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Bristol to Reading tickets on Omio for £13.
• Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Reading by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Great Western Railway Bristol to Reading tickets on Omio for £24.

When planning your trip between Bristol and Reading, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets cost £13 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average £24 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Bristol to Reading online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.