What is the travel distance from Bristol to Reading?

The distance between Bristol and Reading is around 113 km (70 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bristol to Reading?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station, in Bristol, and end it at Mereoak P& R, in Reading.

Bus Bristol to Reading from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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	2:00pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 20m	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Bristol Uni of West England	1h 30m	2:00pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 20m	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	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	7:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:10am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 10m	10:20am	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	5:10am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 10m	10:20am	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	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
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 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	8:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 20m	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	12:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 45m	2:00pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 10m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 25
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	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 30m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 26
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	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 30m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Reading on November 27
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	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 30m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:27 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

112 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $83	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $316	Average Duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $29	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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4/520 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

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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 travelling from Bristol to Reading by bus

What is the travel distance from Bristol to Reading?
The distance between Bristol and Reading is around 113 km (70 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bristol to Reading?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station, in Bristol, and end it at Mereoak P& R, in Reading.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$23

11-19

$29

Today

$27

11-21

$44

11-22

$30

11-23

$19

11-24

$14

11-25

$13

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Reading was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $13

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 $13 to $70 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 $13 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express 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.