The average train between Bristol and Reading takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Bristol to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Bristol to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Reading is 112.6 km. The road distance is 132 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
