Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Bristol
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Bristol from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 1h 35m | 9:25 AM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 11:00 AM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 9:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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| FlixBus | 1h 45m | 3:30 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 5:15 PM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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| FlixBus | 1h 30m | 3:30 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 5:00 PM | Bristol | Coldharbour Lane | Economy | $11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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| National Express | 7h 8m | 4:20 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 11:28 PM | Bristol | Clifton Down | Economy | $31 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 4:20:00 PM to Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
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| National Express | 7h 10m | 4:20 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 11:30 PM | Bristol | Black Boy Hill | Economy | $31 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 4:20:00 PM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 1h 45m | 3:30 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 5:15 PM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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| FlixBus | 1h 30m | 3:30 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 5:00 PM | Bristol | Coldharbour Lane | Economy | $10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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| FlixBus | 1h 35m | 1:30 AM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 3:05 AM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 1:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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| FlixBus | 1h 35m | 9:25 AM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 11:00 AM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 9:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| National Express | 6h 5m | 4:20 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 10:25 PM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $18 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 4:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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| National Express | 5h 15m | 3:35 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 8:50 PM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $21 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 3:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 1h 45m | 3:30 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 5:15 PM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $9 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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| FlixBus | 1h 30m | 3:30 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 5:00 PM | Bristol | Coldharbour Lane | Economy | $9 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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| FlixBus | 1h 35m | 1:30 AM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 3:05 AM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $13 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 1:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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| National Express | 6h 5m | 4:20 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 10:25 PM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $18 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 4:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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| National Express | 5h 15m | 3:35 PM | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | 8:50 PM | Bristol | Coach Station | Economy | $21 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 3:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Bristol
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Reading to Bristol. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Reading and Bristol.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Reading to Bristol, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Bristol, with 2 offers.
Test cheapest views
The cheapest bus for the 9/9/2026 costs just $9, from FlixBus
Facts about the bus from Reading to Bristol
Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Reading to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Bristol starting from $9!
| Cheapest Bus | $9 |
| Fastest Bus | 1h 30m |
| Earliest Bus | 9:25 AM |
| Latest Bus | 4:20 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 4 Ø |
| Distance | 69.6 miles |
| Bus Companies | FlixBus and National Express |
Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Bristol
Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Reading for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
09/06
Monday
09/07
Tuesday
09/08
$10
Wednesday
09/09
$9
Thursday
09/10
$18
Friday
09/11
$22
Saturday
09/12
Sunday
09/13
Monday
09/14
Tuesday
09/15
Wednesday
09/16
Thursday
09/17
Friday
09/18
$18
Saturday
09/19
$11
Sunday
09/20
Monday
09/21
$19
Tuesday
09/22
Wednesday
09/23
Thursday
09/24
$18
Friday
09/25
Saturday
09/26
Sunday
09/27
Monday
09/28
Tuesday
09/29
$17
Wednesday
09/30
Thursday
10/01
Friday
10/02
Saturday
10/03
The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Bristol
With a price starting from $9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Bristol. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.
Night
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Bristol, with $9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.
How to save money travelling from Reading to Bristol
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 Reading to Bristol 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 Reading to Bristol, 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 Reading to Bristol are also emptier.All bus stations and stops in Reading and Bristol
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Reading and Bristol.
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Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Bristol
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Reading to Bristol? Or which bus companies serve the route Reading to Bristol? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Reading to Bristol bus
How much does a Reading Bristol bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 1h 45m to reach Bristol. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Reading to Bristol?
This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $31. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bristol.
On average, how many connections are available from Reading to Bristol each day?
Every day, the Reading to Bristol bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Reading to Bristol take?
The fastest bus from Reading to Bristol is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $11. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Reading to Bristol?
The earliest bus arriving in Bristol from Reading starts at 9:25 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 Reading to Bristol?
The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Bristol starts at 4:20 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 Reading Bristol route?
When traveling by bus from Reading to Bristol, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bristol?
You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Bristol by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.
What can I take with me on the Reading to Bristol 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 Reading Bristol 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 Reading Bristol 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 Reading to Bristol on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Reading to Bristol
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Reading and to Bristol
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Reading and to Bristol. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
- Bus Routes to Reading
- Bus Barnstaple - Reading
- Buses from Birmingham to Reading
- Bus to Reading from Bradford
- Buses Brighton - Reading
- Bus to Reading from Brussels
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- Bus Cambridge - Reading
- Bus from Chippenham to Reading
- From Glasgow to Reading bus
- Bus to Reading from Gloucester
- From Liverpool to Reading bus
- Bus London to Reading
- Buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading
- Buses from Newport (Wales) to Reading
- Buses Nottingham to Reading
- Bus Oxford - Reading
- Buses from Sheffield to Reading
- From Swansea to Reading bus
- Bus from Tiverton to Reading
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- Bus Routes to Bristol
- Bus to Bristol from Aberdeen
- Buses Amsterdam - Bristol
- Bus Berlin to Bristol
- Bus from Birmingham to Bristol
- Bus to Bristol from Bodmin
- Bus to Bristol from Brussels
- Buses from Dusseldorf to Bristol
- Buses Eindhoven - Bristol
- Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Bristol
- Buses Glasgow to Bristol
- Buses Ipswich to Bristol
- Bus Liverpool to Bristol
- Buses to Bristol from Luton
- Buses Paris - Bristol
- Buses Penrith - Bristol
- Buses Portsmouth - Bristol
- Bus to Bristol from Rotterdam
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Popular Airport Shuttles to Reading and to Bristol
