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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Reading
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Reading will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bristol for Reading on Sat, Jul 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W344759:30 AM1h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:41 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers- W344688:00 AM1h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:09 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers
- W344708:30 AM1h10Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:40 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers
- C421478:58 AM1h12Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:10 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers
- C421589:18 AM1h05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:23 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers
- C421589:18 AM1h05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:23 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers
- W344688:00 AM1h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:09 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers
- W344708:30 AM1h10Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:40 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers
- W344759:30 AM1h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:41 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers
- C421478:58 AM1h12Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:10 AMReading station (RDG)$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Reading:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Reading costing on average $70 (€58).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 10m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bristol to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Reading trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14897 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h10 | 9:10 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14898 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 9:49 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34472 | On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h15 | 10:15 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15062 · G15041 | On time 9:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h17 | 10:25 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1 transfer | |
| G14899 | On time 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h09 | 10:39 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34477 | On time 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h07 | 11:07 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34513 | On time 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h11 | 6:11 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15078 · W35435 | On time 5:12 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h18 | 6:30 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1 transfer | |
| G14909 | On time 5:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h12 | 6:41 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14910 | On time 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h11 | 7:11 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34519 | On time 6:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h11 | 7:41 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14911 | On time 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h12 | 8:12 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Reading
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Trains from Bristol to Reading run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Reading trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Reading from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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