What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Reading is to rideshare which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Reading is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £24 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Bristol to Reading?

The distance between Bristol and Reading is 82 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £24 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Reading?

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Reading bus from?

Bristol to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Reading train from?

Bristol to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Reading?

The best way to get from Bristol to Reading is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £24 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Bristol to Reading bus arrive?

Bristol to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.

Where does the Bristol to Reading train arrive?

Bristol to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Reading is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Bristol to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Reading?

Book your Bristol to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Reading.

Can I share a ride from Bristol to Reading?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and Reading. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bristol to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Reading by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
1h 9m
£24–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bristol to Readingrideshare 78 mi
1h 44m
£5–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Readingbus Uk049 / ...
1h 54m
£9–12
Drive 77.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Readingcar 77.8 mi
1h 23m
£19–28

Bristol to Reading by train

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Distance: 82 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £24–140 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Reading 3 times a day. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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