How far is Bath from Reading?

The distance separating Bath and Reading is 60 miles (97 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Bath to Reading leave from Bath Bus Station and arrive at Mereoak P&R. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Bath to Reading from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bath to Reading on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Bath Bus Station	1h 50m	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	Cheapest
Bus	12:35pm	3 London Rd	1h 40m	2:15pm	Mereoak P&R	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Bath Bus Station	1h 50m	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Bath Bus Station	1h 50m	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Bath Bus Station	1h 45m	2:15pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:49 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bath to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

60 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $51	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $11	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bath and Reading?

Stops in Bath

A
Bath Bus Station
Dorchester St, The bus station is located on Dorchester Street, close to the Avon riverbank. , Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA1 1SS, UK
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B
3 London Rd
3 London rd, Bath BA1 6QA, UK
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C
Bath University
274 Convocation Ave, Bath BA2, UK

Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
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B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, the drivers of this bus company are praised for being polite and helpful. However, there have been complaints about poor communication during cancellations and a lack of information during train strikes, resulting in stranded passengers. Some customers also mentioned difficulties finding the bus stop in Bath.

National Express Bath Reading recent customer reviews

The trip was great the only comment I would make was that the bus stop in bath was hard to find

Steve G.

July 19, 2023

I waited from 20 minutes early at what I presume to be the correct bus stop near Morrisons on London Road and despite putting my arm out and then waving madly the bus went straight past me!!! I had to run into town to catch a train and had no faith that the bus would pick me up from Mere Oak so also returned by train. Please respond to this message with the official complaints procedure

Jacqueline C.

February 2, 2023

Very bad weather conditions coming out of Bath. Driver accessed these. Good driver. Polite and helpful

Eileen F.

January 3, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,450 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

First Badgerline

4/520 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi1.7

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bath to Reading by bus

How far is Bath from Reading?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$19

11/25

$13

Today

$13

11/27

$8

11/28

$15

11/29

$15

11/30

$13

12/01

$7

The cheapest trip from Bath to Reading was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $37 for a bus ticket from Bath to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-12-01.