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City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, people, transport and protest movements. A strong first stop for understanding the city.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Bristol will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 16 trains that leave Reading for Bristol on Thu, Jun 04, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
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G14960Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 $30, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m 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 Reading to Bristol:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Bristol costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€53) compared to roughly $42 (€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, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Bristol trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G14959 | On time 12:25 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h14 | 1:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14960 | On time 12:55 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h08 | 2:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35071 · G15069 | On time 12:58 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h17 | 2:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14961 | On time 1:26 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h08 | 2:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14962 | On time 1:55 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h03 | 2:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14963 | On time 2:25 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h11 | 3:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
V85067 · G15476 | 8:14 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h14 | 9:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14953 | 8:25 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h10 | 9:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14954 | 8:55 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h07 | 10:02 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15030 · G15061 | 8:58 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h13 | 10:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
V85066 · G15488 | 9:13 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h14 | 10:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14955 | 9:25 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h11 | 10:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14956 | 9:55 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h04 | 10:59 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V85065 · G15477 | 10:13 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h14 | 11:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34680 | 10:25 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h10 | 11:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14957 | 10:55 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h03 | 11:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35067 · G15065 | 10:58 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h15 | 12:13 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34686 | 11:25 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h10 | 12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14958 | 11:55 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h04 | 12:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Reading to Bristol run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Bristol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bristol trip today.
City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, people, transport and protest movements. A strong first stop for understanding the city.
Major museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, fine art and Egyptian collections near the University area.
Museum ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of Bristol’s signature attractions and a major piece of maritime engineering history.
Revitalized waterfront area with museums, public art, walking routes and some of the city’s most photogenic views.
Historic core of Bristol with narrow lanes, heritage buildings, street art and access to St Nicholas Market.
Elegant neighborhood of terraces, small streets and viewpoints near the Suspension Bridge, popular for strolling and architecture.
Traditional West Country cider is deeply tied to Bristol and the surrounding apple-growing region. It ranges from still to sparkling and is a classic local drink in pubs and cider houses.
A sweet enriched bun with currants and sugar, long associated with nearby Bath and commonly found across Bristol bakeries and tea rooms. It is a classic regional teatime treat.
England’s famous Cheddar comes from Somerset, close to Bristol. This firm cow’s milk cheese is a staple in the region and often featured on local cheeseboards and in pub dishes.
Popular steakhouse near the waterfront, known for wood-fired cooking, high-quality beef, and a lively modern dining room.
Highly regarded neighbourhood restaurant in Redland, celebrated for seasonal farm-to-table cooking and an intimate, ingredient-led approach.
Well-known destination restaurant by Josh Eggleton outside central Bristol, focused on refined seasonal British cooking in a polished countryside setting.
Moderate by UK standards. Dining and hotels cost less than London, but central areas can still be pricey.
Service is often included only at some restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or counter service.
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Bristol Temple Meads -> Bristol City Centre
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