What is the travel distance from Bristol to Reading?

About 70 miles (113 km) separate Bristol and Reading.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Reading?

The majority of buses traveling from Bristol to Reading start their journey at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and wind up at Mereoak P& R. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Bristol to Reading from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 45m	2:00pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 30m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 25m	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 45m	2:00pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 30m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 25m	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 45m	2:00pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 30m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 25m	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 10m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 35m	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 45m	2:00pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 50m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	8:02am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 23m	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 50m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 50m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 25m	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 45m	2:00pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 10m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 35m	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 45m	2:00pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Reading

We recommend carpooling

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

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

70 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $49	Average Duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $220	Average Duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $20	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,714 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

First Badgerline

4/520 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi1.7

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Reading?

Stops in Bristol

A - Bristol, Bus & Coach Station

B - Westbury Road

C - The Centre

D - Park Avenue

E - Bond St

F - Cribbs Causeway

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Reading by bus

What is the travel distance from Bristol to Reading?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Reading?

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

$14

11/16

$37

Today

$19

11/18

$11

11/19

$10

11/20

$11

11/21

$19

11/22

$18

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Reading was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $10

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 $10 to $49 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 $10 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually National Express, 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.