Trains tickets from Bristol to Reading

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Today8 Aug
Tomorrow9 Aug
from US$43
Sun10 Aug
from US$54
Mon11 Aug
from US$46
Tue12 Aug
from US$46
Wed13 Aug
from US$46
Thu14 Aug
from US$43
Fri15 Aug

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bristol to Reading

Bus
Average priceUS$13 - US$102Average duration3h 25m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$10 - US$21Average duration1h 30m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
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$10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 30mAverage duration
US$10Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/08
US$51
07/08
US$51
Today
No data
09/08
US$40
10/08
US$51
11/08
US$44
12/08
US$44
13/08
US$44
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bristol to Reading was searched and found on 9 Aug 2025 with a price of US$40

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

You can expect to pay from US$40 to US$208 for a train ticket from Bristol to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$40, which is on 2025-08-09.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Bristol and Reading is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Reading.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Reading you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bristol and Reading, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

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