What is the distance between Reading and Bristol?

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

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

If you're headed to Bristol from Reading, chances are that your bus will leave from Mereoak P&R and arrive at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bristol Harbourside Tours, Bristol Zoo Gardens, We The Curious, Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery and Arnolfini.

Bus Reading to Bristol from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Mereoak P&R	3h 34m	8:44pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	5:05pm	Bristol Uni of West England	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 35m	1:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 50m	5:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 35m	1:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 50m	5:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 37m	1:57pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 37m	1:57pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 31m	1:51pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 50m	5:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 31m	1:51pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 35m	1:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 35m	1:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 50m	5:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 41m	2:26pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 41m	2:26pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	5h 15m	6:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 41m	2:26pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 41m	2:26pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	5h 15m	6:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 41m	2:26pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	3h 41m	2:26pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	5h 15m	6:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Bristol on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 35m	1:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 35m	11:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	3h 35m	1:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	1h 50m	5:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. 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

70 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $49	Average Duration3h 23m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $220	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $17	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Reading and Bristol?

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 Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, 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 $18

National Express Reading Bristol recent customer reviews

I was a bit worried when the coach didn't show up on time. The bus stop is in the middle of nowhere, not very convenient to get to.

Ronke M.

May 17, 2019

Always punctual and if not will be told the reason.

Peter T.

May 19, 2018

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 Bristol by bus

What is the distance between Reading and Bristol?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading to Bristol?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

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

$36

11/20

$39

Today

$13

11/22

$14

11/23

$12

11/24

$11

11/25

$9

11/26

$9

The cheapest trip from Reading to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $51 for a bus ticket from Reading to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 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.