Trains tickets from Bristol to Reading

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TodayMay 4
from $53
TomorrowMay 5
TueMay 6
WedMay 7
from $49
ThuMay 8
from $49
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Reading.

Average Price$12 - $48Average Duration4h 50m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$35 - $226Average Duration1h 9m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $17Average Duration1h 30m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Bristol to Reading

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
$8Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Bristol to Reading: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$55
Average train trip duration1h 9m
Number of daily trains16
Earliest train departure6:56am
Distance69 miles (111 km)
Latest train departure11:48pm

Bristol to Reading Train

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

Best price found
05/02
$49
05/03
$49
Today
$53
05/05
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05/06
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05/07
$49
05/08
$49
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bristol to Reading was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $216 for a train ticket from Bristol to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-05-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Bristol and Reading is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Reading.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Reading you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bristol and Reading, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Bristol to Reading while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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