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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Bristol from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $11
tomorrow
from $12
Tuesday
from $23
Wednesday
from $13
Thursday
from $12
Friday
from $27
Saturday
from $19

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:25 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:10 PM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    5h 48m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:08 PM
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:05 PM
    Bristol
    University Queens Rd
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:25 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    1:40 AM
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    3:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:10 PM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    1:50 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    3h 32m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    8:22 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 29m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    2:14 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    3h 29m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    6:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    3h 13m
    0
    7:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:33 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    11:00 PM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    6h 3m
    0
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:58 PM
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bristol via Cardiff, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      8:55 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      11:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      11:35 PM
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      12:50 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 42m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:25 AM
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:35 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    3h 29m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    2:14 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    3h 29m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    6:19 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    3h 13m
    0
    7:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:33 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    3:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:55 PM
    Bristol
    University Queens Rd
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    11:00 PM
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    6h 3m
    0
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:58 PM
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 23m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    1:43 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    8:35 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:45 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    4:40 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    7:40 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bristol via Cardiff, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      8:55 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      11:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      11:35 PM
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      12:50 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 32m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:05 PM
    Bristol
    University Queens Rd
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    8:20 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    5h 48m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:08 PM
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    5h 43m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    7:58 PM
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    7:20 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bristol via Cardiff, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      8:55 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      11:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      11:35 PM
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      12:50 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $4

Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Bristol

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Bristol are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Reading to Bristol. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Reading and Bristol.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 55 buses from Reading to Bristol, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Bristol, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Bristol

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Reading to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Bristol starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus $11
Fastest Bus 1h 35m
Earliest Bus 8:50 AM
Latest Bus 8:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 11 Ø
Distance 69.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Bristol

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Reading for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
$33
Monday 05/05
$28
Tuesday 05/06
$23
Wednesday 05/07
$23
Thursday 05/08
$23
Friday 05/09
$27
Saturday 05/10
$27
Sunday 05/11
$27
Monday 05/12
$10
Tuesday 05/13
$23
Wednesday 05/14
Thursday 05/15
$21
Friday 05/16
$20
Saturday 05/17
$11
Sunday 05/18
$18
Monday 05/19
$18
Tuesday 05/20
$19
Wednesday 05/21
$20
Thursday 05/22
$11
Friday 05/23
$21
Saturday 05/24
$20
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
$20
Tuesday 05/27
$17
Wednesday 05/28
$20
Thursday 05/29
$21
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Bristol

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Bristol, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $11, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Bristol. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Bristol, with $11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Bristol

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 Reading to Bristol 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 Reading to Bristol, 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 Reading to Bristol are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Bristol

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

FlixBus from Reading to Bristol

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $11
Fastest Bus 1h 35m
Earliest Bus 8:50 AM
Last Bus 9:05 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 4/26/2025

National Express from Reading to Bristol

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 3h 9m
Earliest Bus 10:20 AM
Last Bus 8:15 PM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 5/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Bristol

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

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 Reading to Bristol? Compare all modes of transports from Reading to Bristol.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Bristol

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

FAQs about the Reading to Bristol bus

How much does a Reading Bristol bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 1h 35m to reach Bristol. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bristol.

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

Every day, the Reading to Bristol bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Reading to Bristol is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $11. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Bristol?

The earliest bus arriving in Bristol from Reading starts at 8:50 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 Reading to Bristol?

The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Bristol starts at 8:15 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 Reading Bristol route?

When traveling by bus from Reading to Bristol, 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 Reading and Bristol?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Bristol 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 Reading to Bristol 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 Reading Bristol 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 Reading Bristol 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 Reading to Bristol on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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