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Compare train and bus for Reading to Bristol
Omio 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 bus with prices starting from €48. 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 bus costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€62 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Reading to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Bristol:
A train is $30 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Bristol costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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