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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Reading from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or Badgerline for the next days.

today

$13

tomorrow

$15

Monday

$13

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$22

Thursday

$11

Friday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 30m	7:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:05:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	4h 50m	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	6h 23m	10:27 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:27:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
National Express	6h 21m	10:29 AM	Bristol	Clifton Down	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:29:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 21m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:40 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:05:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 30m	7:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:05:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	6h 23m	10:27 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:27:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
National Express	6h 15m	10:35 AM	Bristol	University Queens Rd	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:35:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	3h 42m	7:43 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:25 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:43:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
National Express	5h 0m	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:00 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
National Express	3h 29m	2:21 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:21:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
FlixBus	1h 30m	7:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:05:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 30m	7:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:05:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:40 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:05:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	5h 15m	8:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	1:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 15m	8:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	1:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Reading via Cardiff, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 5m
  
  0
  
  10:45 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  12:05 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  3:50 PM
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:05:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 30m	7:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:05:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:40 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:05:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 30m	7:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:05:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:10 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:00:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	6h 41m	10:29 AM	Bristol	Clifton Down	5:10 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:29:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m
National Express	6h 35m	10:35 AM	Bristol	University Queens Rd	5:10 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:35:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bristol to Reading is $11 on 7/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Bristol to Reading. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bristol and Reading.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from Bristol to Reading, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Reading, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and Badgerline that travel 6 times every day by bus from Bristol to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Reading starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	1h 30m
Earliest Bus	3:05 AM
Latest Bus	7:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	69.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express, FlixBus and Badgerline

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Reading

Every day, 6 buses from 3 bus companies leave Bristol for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$20

Sunday 07/26

$15

Monday 07/27

$13

Tuesday 07/28

$11

Wednesday 07/29

$23

Thursday 07/30

$24

Friday 07/31

$21

Saturday 08/01

$21

Sunday 08/02

$13

Monday 08/03

$22

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$11

Friday 08/07

$23

Saturday 08/08

$21

Sunday 08/09

$13

Monday 08/10

$41

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$21

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Reading, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Reading. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Reading, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bristol to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bristol to Reading are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Reading

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bristol and Reading.

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Mereoak Park & Ride

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Festival

Calcott

Town Centre

Station Road

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Reading

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bristol to Reading? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Reading? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Reading bus

How much does a Bristol Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 1h 35m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Reading?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading.

On average, how many connections are available from Bristol to Reading each day?

Every day, the Bristol to Reading bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bristol to Reading take?

The fastest bus from Bristol to Reading is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Bristol starts at 3:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bristol to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for Reading starts at 7:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bristol Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Bristol to Reading, passengers can travel with National Express, FlixBus and Badgerline. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, FlixBus and Badgerline.

What can I take with me on the Bristol to Reading bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bristol Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Reading

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bristol and to Reading

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol and to Reading. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!