The average bus between Bristol and Reading takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bristol and Reading. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Bristol to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Bristol and Reading is 112.6 km. The road distance is 132 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Reading 3 times a day. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
