What's the distance between Reading and Bath by coach?

The distance between Reading and Bath by coach is approximately 60 miles (97 km).

How can I get from Reading to Bath without driving?

The best way to go from Reading to Bath without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Reading to Bath from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Reading to Bath on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:10	Mereoak P&R	1h 55m	19:05	Bath Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	21:45	3 London Rd	Fastest
Bus	10:20	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h 35m	10:20	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05	Bath Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Reading to Bath on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05	Bath Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Mereoak P&R	1h 30m	21:45	3 London Rd	Fastest
Bus	10:20	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h 35m	10:20	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20	Mereoak P&R	1h 45m	12:05	Bath Bus Station	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to travel from Reading to Bath

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bath. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, 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£8 - £48	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £14	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. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £8

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.

12 June 2024

The journey to Bath itself was fine

Robin T.

1 October 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Reading to Bath

What's the distance between Reading and Bath by coach?
The distance between Reading and Bath by coach is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
How can I get from Reading to Bath without driving?
The best way to go from Reading to Bath without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£10

20/11

£10

Today

£12

22/11

£10

23/11

£16

24/11

£8

25/11

£17

26/11

£6

The cheapest trip from Reading to Bath was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

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 £6 to £32 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 £6, which is on 2025-11-26.