Bus Tickets from Bristol to Reading

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TodayJun 24
from US$34
TomorrowJun 25
from US$30
ThuJun 26
from US$27
FriJun 27
from US$27
SatJun 28
from US$27
SunJun 29
from US$33
MonJun 30
from US$33
TueJul 1
from US$22

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Mereoak P&R
    Operated by: First BadgerlineFirst Badgerline
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Mereoak P&R
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Mereoak P&R
    Operated by: First BadgerlineFirst Badgerline
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Mereoak P&R
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Mereoak P&R
    Operated by: First BadgerlineFirst Badgerline
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Reading

Bus
Average PriceUS$13 - US$50Average Duration4h 50m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$31 - US$230Average Duration1h 9m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$8 - US$22Average Duration1h 30m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Bristol to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
1h 30mAverage Duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bristol to Reading: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$29
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 50m
Number of daily buses5.986486486486487
Earliest bus departure4:30am
Distance112 km
Latest bus departure3:15pm

Bristol to Reading Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bristol - Reading

  1. What is the travel distance from Bristol to Reading?

    The distance between Bristol and Reading is around 113 km (70 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bristol to Reading?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station, in Bristol, and end it at Mereoak P& R, in Reading.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-22
US$37
06-23
US$24
Today
US$32
06-25
US$27
06-26
US$24
06-27
US$25
06-28
US$24
06-29
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bristol to Reading was searched and found on Jun 23, 2025 with a price of US$24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bristol to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$48 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2025-06-28.

Usually First Badgerline will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bristol to Reading, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bristol to Reading will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bristol to Reading while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from Bristol to Reading

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Train from Bristol to Reading

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