What is the distance between Reading and Bristol?

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

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

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

Bus Reading to Bristol from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 50m	5:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 23m	1:43pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	5:05pm	Bristol Uni of West England	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 23m	1:43pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 29m	2:14pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 29m	2:14pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Mereoak P&R	3h 29m	6:19pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 29m	2:14pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 29m	2:14pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Mereoak P&R	3h 29m	6:19pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 29m	2:14pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 29m	2:14pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Mereoak P&R	3h 29m	6:19pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 23m	1:43pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 50m	5:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 23m	1:43pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 50m	5:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 26m	1:46pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 26m	1:46pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 30m	1:50pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 50m	5:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 30m	1:50pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:49 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

112 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $81	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $316	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $25	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29712 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $30

National Express Reading Bristol recent customer reviews

I was a bit worried when the coach didn't show up on time. The bus stop is in the middle of nowhere, not very convenient to get to.

Ronke M.

May 17, 2019

Always punctual and if not will be told the reason.

Peter T.

May 19, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,342 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Reading and Bristol?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Bristol

A - Bristol, Bus & Coach Station

B - Westbury Road

C - The Centre

D - Park Avenue

E - Bond St

F - Cribbs Causeway

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to Bristol by bus

What is the distance between Reading and Bristol?
The distance between Reading and Bristol is around 113 km (70 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reading to Bristol?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mereoak P&R, in Reading, and end it at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station, in Bristol.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$17

11-16

$54

Today

$23

11-18

$13

11-19

$13

11-20

$12

11-21

$16

11-22

$16

The cheapest trip from Reading to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $70 for a bus ticket from Reading to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express 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.