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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 | $71 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 $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Reading
How to get from Bristol to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C012319:00 AM1h08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:08 AMReading station (RDG)$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C012319:00 AM1h08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:08 AMReading station (RDG)$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C012319:00 AM1h08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:08 AMReading station (RDG)$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C0069811:00 AM1h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:09 PMReading station (RDG)$531One-way0 transfers
- C006697:45 AM1h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:54 AMReading station (RDG)$531One-way0 transfers
- C0123210:00 AM1h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:11 AMReading station (RDG)$531One-way0 transfers
NX200 · RRRA13:05 AM3h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:40 AMReading, Blagrave Street$631One-way1 transfer- NX202 · RRRA14:00 AM3h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:40 AMReading, Blagrave Street$631One-way1 transfer
- NX201 · RRRA16:00 PM3h41Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:41 PMReading, Blagrave Street$631One-way1 transfer
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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 $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Reading by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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