You can get from Bristol to Reading by train, bus or flight.
To get from Bristol to Reading on 23 May we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 69 miles (112 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach or train | |
Ticket price range | £27 - £33 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £27 • 1 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £33 • 1 h 8 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Great Western Railway |
Travel 69 miles (112 km) by coach or train from Bristol to Reading. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 8 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £27. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Flixbus or Great Western Railway among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Bristol to Reading.
There are 2 travel options from Bristol to Reading: coach or train.
The cheapest way from Bristol to Reading is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £27 compared to other travel options to Reading:
A coach is generally £6 less than a train for the same route. A train costs on average £33 from Bristol to Reading.
The quickest way to travel from Bristol to Reading is by train, which takes on average 1 h 8 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 20 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 69 miles (112 km) from Bristol to Reading.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Reading is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip 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:
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:
Yes, there are direct routes from Bristol to Reading with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Reading tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this journey.
Before travelling from Bristol to Reading, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Bristol to Reading tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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