Bus Reading to Bristol: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$13

tomorrow

$12

Sunday

$13

Monday

Tuesday

$10

Wednesday

Thursday

$10

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	9:25 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	11:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 50m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:20 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coldharbour Lane	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	3h 35m	10:20 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	1:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 34m	5:10 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	8:44 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:44:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 34m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 50m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:20 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coldharbour Lane	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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 12/6/2025 1:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	3h 31m	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	8:21 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
National Express	5h 5m	2:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	7:20 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	9:25 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	11:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 9:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 35m	1:30 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	3:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 1:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 50m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:20 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	3h 38m	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	8:28 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 38m
National Express	5h 48m	4:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	10:08 PM	Bristol	Clifton Down	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 4:20:00 PM to Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	9:25 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	11:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 50m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:20 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coldharbour Lane	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	3h 35m	10:20 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	1:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 24m	5:00 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	8:24 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	1:30 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	3:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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 12/9/2025 9:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 50m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:20 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	3h 41m	10:45 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	2:26 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:26:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
National Express	3h 38m	2:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	6:28 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 2:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	9:25 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	11:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 50m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:20 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coldharbour Lane	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	3h 41m	10:45 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	2:26 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:26:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
National Express	6h 35m	4:55 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	11:30 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:55:00 PM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
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 12/11/2025 9:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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 12/11/2025 1:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 50m	3:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	5:20 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	3h 38m	2:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	6:28 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 2:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 38m
National Express	3h 41m	10:45 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	2:26 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:26:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Reading to Bristol is $9 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Bristol

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Reading to Bristol. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Reading and Bristol.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 80 buses from Reading to Bristol, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Reading and Bristol, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Bristol

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 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 35m
Earliest Bus	1:30 AM
Latest Bus	7:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	69.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Bristol

Every day, 16 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$13

Saturday 12/06

$12

Sunday 12/07

$13

Monday 12/08

$23

Tuesday 12/09

$10

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$30

Friday 12/12

$22

Saturday 12/13

$11

Sunday 12/14

$11

Monday 12/15

$10

Tuesday 12/16

$22

Wednesday 12/17

$22

Thursday 12/18

$22

Friday 12/19

$12

Saturday 12/20

$31

Sunday 12/21

$33

Monday 12/22

$34

Tuesday 12/23

$20

Wednesday 12/24

$41

Thursday 12/25

$15

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Bristol

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

With a price starting from $9, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Bristol. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Bristol, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Bristol

These are the most booked bus companies between Reading to Bristol from our users.

FlixBus from Reading to Bristol

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Reading to Bristol:

Cheapest Price	$9
Fastest Bus	1h 35m
Earliest Bus	1:30 AM
Last Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

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.

Mereoak Park & Ride

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Festival

Calcott

Town Centre

Station Road

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens 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 Reading to Bristol? Compare all modes of transports from Reading to Bristol.

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 35m 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 $45. 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 16 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 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. 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 1:30 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 7:20 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 National Express and FlixBus. 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: National Express and FlixBus.

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.