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Compare all timetables for the bus from Bristol to Reading

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Reading from various bus operators like National Express, Badgerline or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $28
tomorrow
from $28
Monday
from $9
Tuesday
from $10
Wednesday
from $9
Thursday
from $17
Friday
from $12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 3m
    0
    2:12 PM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    8:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    5h 53m
    0
    10:57 AM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    4:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • Badgerline
    3h 23m
    0
    8:02 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    Badgerline
    Economy
    $45
  • Badgerline
    3h 25m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    Badgerline
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 53m
    0
    10:57 AM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    4:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    5h 51m
    0
    10:59 AM
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    4:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    11:05 AM
    Bristol
    University Queens Rd
    4:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • Badgerline
    3h 25m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    Badgerline
    Economy
    $45
  • Badgerline
    3h 28m
    0
    10:47 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    Badgerline
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    2:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • 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
  • Badgerline
    3h 35m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    Badgerline
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    2:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    3h 36m
    0
    1:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • Badgerline
    3h 25m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    Badgerline
    Economy
    $44

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    2:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    3h 36m
    0
    1:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    10:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    3h 36m
    0
    1:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • Badgerline
    3h 25m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    Badgerline
    Economy
    $45
  • Badgerline
    3h 36m
    0
    1:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    Badgerline
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips Friday

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
  • FlixBus
    1h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    2:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    2:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    6h 13m
    0
    10:57 AM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    5:10 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    10:20 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28

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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Bristol to Reading. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Bristol and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 56 buses from Bristol to Reading, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Reading, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express, Badgerline and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Bristol to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Reading starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus $9
Fastest Bus 1h 30m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Latest Bus 3:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 69.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express, Badgerline and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Reading

Every day, 15 buses from 3 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 03/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/16
Monday 03/17
Tuesday 03/18
Wednesday 03/19
Thursday 03/20
Friday 03/21
Saturday 03/22
$31
Sunday 03/23
$31
Monday 03/24
$19
Tuesday 03/25
$28
Wednesday 03/26
$28
Thursday 03/27
$19
Friday 03/28
$28
Saturday 03/29
$27
Sunday 03/30
$25
Monday 03/31
$27
Tuesday 04/01
$19
Wednesday 04/02
$20
Thursday 04/03
Friday 04/04
$26
Saturday 04/05
$14
Sunday 04/06
$26
Monday 04/07
$20
Tuesday 04/08
$20
Wednesday 04/09
$27
Thursday 04/10
$26
Friday 04/11
$22
Saturday 04/12

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 $9, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Reading. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Reading, with $9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

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.

National Express from Bristol to Reading

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Reading:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 3h 23m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Last Bus 3:15 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 3/22/2025

FlixBus from Bristol to Reading

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Reading:

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 1h 30m
Earliest Bus 3:05 AM
Last Bus 1:15 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/19/2025

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to 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 $9 and takes 1h 45m 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 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $45. 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 15 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 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. 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 4:45 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 3:15 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, Badgerline 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, Badgerline 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.

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