How far is Reading from Bath?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Reading to Bath leave from Mereoak P&R and arrive at Bath Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Reading to Bath from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Bath on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 55m	7:05pm	Bath Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	9:45pm	3 London Rd	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bath on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05pm	Bath Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	9:45pm	3 London Rd	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h 35m	10:20am	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/14/2025 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Reading to Bath

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bath. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

60 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $61	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $17	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Reading and Bath?

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

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $9

National Express Reading Bath recent customer reviews

Did not give the right drop off address. Said London road in bath but dropped me off the other side of bath at the bus station

Anna P.

June 12, 2024

The journey to Bath itself was fine

Robin T.

October 1, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to Bath by bus

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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

11/19

$13

11/20

$13

Today

$15

11/22

$13

11/23

$20

11/24

$10

11/25

$21

11/26

$8

The cheapest trip from Reading to Bath was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $40 for a bus ticket from Reading to Bath based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-26.