Travel Information between Bath and Reading
| 60 miles (96 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $8 - $25 | |
| Bus • $8 (€7) • 1 h 30 min | |
| Train • $25 (€23) • 52 min | |
| FlixBus or Great Western Rail |
Take a train or bus to travel 60 miles (96 km) to Reading from Bath. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bath to Reading.
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How to get from Bath to Reading by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bath to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Reading
Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Reading.

There are 2 ways to get from Bath to Reading: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Reading is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Reading:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which costs on average $25 (€23) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Reading from Bath is by train with an average travel time of 52 min.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 30 min on average.
The Bath to Reading distance is around 60 miles (96 km).
The average frequency per day from Bath to Reading is:
- 3 buses a day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bath and Reading as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bath to Reading:
- Most travelers take a train from Bath Spa to Reading.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bath to Reading:
- You can take a bus from Bath to Reading with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Bath to Reading.
- You can take a train from Bath to Reading with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $25 (€23) with Great Western Rail from Bath to Reading.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bath to Reading with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Reading with.
- You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Reading with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.
Direct services to Reading tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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