Bus Tickets from Reading to Bristol

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TodayMay 6
from $37
TomorrowMay 7
from $29
ThuMay 8
from $28
FriMay 9
from $12
SatMay 10
from $12
SunMay 11
from $12
MonMay 12
from $9
TueMay 13
from $24

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One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Mereoak P&R
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Mereoak P&R
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Mereoak P&R
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Mereoak P&R
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Mereoak P&R
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Bristol.

Bus
Average Price$11 - $45Average Duration3h 30m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$31 - $226Average Duration1h 8m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$10 - $17Average Duration1h 40m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Bristol

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage Duration
$10Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reading to Bristol: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$30
Average bus trip duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:40am
Distance70 miles (112 km)
Latest bus departure8:15pm

Reading to Bristol 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
05/04
$14
05/05
$13
Today
$36
05/07
$29
05/08
$28
05/09
$12
05/10
$12
05/11
$12
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Bristol was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $49 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 $12 which is on 2025-05-10.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Reading and Bristol!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Reading to Bristol, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Reading to Bristol.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Reading to Bristol.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Reading by bus?

Bus from Reading to Bristol

You can also go to Bristol by train

Train from Reading to Bristol

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