How far is Reading from Chippenham?

About 50 miles (81 km) separate Reading and Chippenham.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Reading to Chippenham leave from Mereoak P&R and arrive at Chippenham Bus Stop (o/s Car Park). These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Reading to Chippenham from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Chippenham on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 14m	8:34pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	Cheapest
Bus	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 10m	8:30pm	Chippenham Bus Stop (o/s Ladbrokes)	Fastest
Bus	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 14m	8:34pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	No tags
Bus	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 10m	8:30pm	Chippenham Bus Stop (o/s Ladbrokes)	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Chippenham on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	1h 19m	12:04pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	Cheapest
Bus	2:50pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 10m	4:00pm	Chippenham Bus Stop (o/s Ladbrokes)	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	1h 19m	12:04pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 50m	9:35am	Chippenham	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	1h 19m	12:04pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h	9:45am	Chippenham (Cepen Park South)	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 14m	4:04pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 14m	4:04pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Chippenham on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 14m	6:04pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	Cheapest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	1h 10m	11:30am	Chippenham Bus Stop (o/s Ladbrokes)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	1h 14m	11:34am	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 50m	9:35am	Chippenham	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	1h 14m	11:34am	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h	9:45am	Chippenham (Cepen Park South)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 14m	6:04pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 14m	6:04pm	Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth Bus Stop (opp Sainsburys)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:14 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Chippenham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chippenham. The journey takes about 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

41mAverage Duration

50 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $41	Average Duration1h 14m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $182	Average Duration41m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Reading and Chippenham?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Chippenham

A - Chippenham Bus Stop (o/s Car Park)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to Chippenham by bus

How far is Reading from Chippenham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading to Chippenham?

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

$10

11/11

$10

Today

$6

11/13

$10

11/14

No data

11/15

$10

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The cheapest trip from Reading to Chippenham was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $41 for a bus ticket from Reading to Chippenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-13.