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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Reading from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $25
tomorrow
from $13
Saturday
from $25
Sunday
from $12
Monday
from $22
Tuesday
from $22
Wednesday
from $32

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 36m
    0
    1:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    12:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:40 AM
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 31m
    0
    2:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    5:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    3h 23m
    0
    10:52 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    5:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    5h 48m
    0
    7:27 AM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    1:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    5h 46m
    0
    7:29 AM
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    1:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Bristol
    University (Queens Rd)
    1:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    3h 23m
    0
    8:02 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:40 AM
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    3h 28m
    0
    10:47 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    5h 38m
    0
    11:12 AM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    4:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    3h 23m
    0
    10:52 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    3h 31m
    0
    2:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    5:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    5h 48m
    0
    11:12 AM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    5:00 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    5h 46m
    0
    11:14 AM
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    5:00 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 36m
    0
    1:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    12:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Bristol
    University (Queens Rd)
    2:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Reading via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 35m
      0
      11:05 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      11:45 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • FlixBus
      4h 30m
      0
      12:10 AM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      4:40 AM
      Reading
      University (Redlands Rd)
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $6

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Bristol to Reading. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bristol and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 47 buses from Bristol to Reading, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Reading, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Bristol to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Reading starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 1h 35m
Earliest Bus 5:15 AM
Latest Bus 12:57 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 69.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Reading

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bristol for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
$25
Friday 11/22
$31
Saturday 11/23
$25
Sunday 11/24
$29
Monday 11/25
$22
Tuesday 11/26
$22
Wednesday 11/27
$32
Thursday 11/28
$22
Friday 11/29
$20
Saturday 11/30
$31
Sunday 12/01
$25
Monday 12/02
Tuesday 12/03
$18
Wednesday 12/04
$18
Thursday 12/05
$18
Friday 12/06
$32
Saturday 12/07
$22
Sunday 12/08
$24
Monday 12/09
$30
Tuesday 12/10
$17
Wednesday 12/11
$18
Thursday 12/12
$32
Friday 12/13
$31
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Reading. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Reading, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bristol to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bristol to Reading are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bristol to Reading

These are the most booked bus companies between Bristol to Reading from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Reading

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bristol and Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Reading

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bristol to Reading? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Reading? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Reading bus

How much does a Bristol Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 1h 35m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Reading?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading.

On average, how many connections are available from Bristol to Reading each day?

Every day, the Bristol to Reading bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bristol to Reading take?

The fastest bus from Bristol to Reading is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $13. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Bristol starts at 5:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bristol to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for Reading starts at 12:57 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bristol Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Bristol to Reading, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bristol to Reading bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bristol Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Bristol to Reading

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Bristol to Reading for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Reading

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Bristol to Reading for the next days.
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 54m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Bristol
    Temple Meads Station
    7:04 AM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $30
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 5m
    0
    4:53 AM
    Bristol
    Temple Meads Station
    5:58 AM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $38
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 55m
    0
    5:03 AM
    Bristol
    Avonmouth Station
    5:58 AM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $43
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 54m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Bristol
    Temple Meads Station
    7:04 AM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    First Class
    from $46

More bus routes to Bristol and to Reading

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol and to Reading. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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