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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 train, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, while a bus costs an average of $59.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m 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 $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Bristol costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (1h 8m by train vs 1h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $42 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Bristol
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.
- C4219012:55 PM1h08Reading station (RDG)2:03 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C4219012:55 PM1h08Reading station (RDG)2:03 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C4220311:10 AM1h02Reading station (RDG)12:12 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C421911:26 PM1h11Reading station (RDG)2:37 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
- C4218911:55 AM1h05Reading station (RDG)1:00 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$331One-way0 transfers
- W3469212:25 PM1h10Reading station (RDG)1:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$331One-way0 transfers
RRRA1 · NX20110:03 PM4h32Reading, Blagrave Street2:35 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$821One-way1 transfer- RRRA1 · NX2022:23 PM4h02Reading, Blagrave Street6:25 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$891One-way1 transfer
- RRRA1 · NX2009:03 PM3h42Reading, Blagrave Street12:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Bristol:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Bristol costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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