What is the distance between Reading and Bridgend?

The distance between Reading and Bridgend is around 181 km (113 miles).

Bus Reading to Bridgend from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Bridgend on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 30m	12:55am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	Cheapest
Bus	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	2h 45m	4:00pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	2h 45m	4:00pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	2h 45m	4:00pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 15m	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 15m	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bridgend on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	2h 45m	4:00pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	2h 45m	4:00pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h 20m	7:50am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	2h 45m	4:00pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 30m	12:55am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 15m	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 15m	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bridgend on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Mereoak P&R	3h 25m	4:45pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:20pm	Mereoak P&R	3h 25m	4:45pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h 20m	7:50am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Mereoak P&R	3h 25m	4:45pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h 25m	8:55pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	6h 20m	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 30m	12:55am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	6h 20m	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bridgend on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	2h 45m	4:00pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	2h 45m	4:00pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h 20m	7:50am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	2h 45m	4:00pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h 25m	8:55pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	6h 20m	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 30m	12:55am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	6h 20m	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Bridgend

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bridgend. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

181 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $84	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $352	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $30	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to Bridgend by bus

What is the distance between Reading and Bridgend?
The distance between Reading and Bridgend is around 181 km (113 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-10

$28

11-11

$20

Today

$27

11-13

$24

11-14

$20

11-15

No data

11-16

$32

11-17

No data

The cheapest trip from Reading to Bridgend was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $93 for a bus ticket from Reading to Bridgend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-14.