Reading to Bristol
Head away for the day or a long weekend with friends or family; take in the sights, shops and local attractions. With the Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol Zoo and plenty of retail therapy to enjoy, leave the car at home and take one of the trains from Reading to Bristol. Planning your next journey? Check the live departure times below and book your train tickets from Reading to Bristol with us online.
Journey information from Reading to Bristol
- How long is the average journey duration from Reading to Bristol? 0 hours 51 minutes
- How long is the fastest journey duration from Reading to Bristol? 0 hours 49 minutes
- When is the first train from Reading to Bristol? 07:13
- When is the last train from Reading to Bristol? 22:27
- How many services run for Reading to Bristol today? 23
The above information is intended as a guide. It may not include timetable alterations because of engineering work, unplanned disruption etc. Please use the journey planner to plan your journey before you travel. Some tickets are subject to restrictions. Please check these before you travel.
The information above refers to direct journeys only. Other journeys may be available by changing train or by using a different London Terminal. At certain times buses may operate some of the journeys shown. Services of all operators on the route shown are included in the figures. Not all tickets may be used on all services.
On many routes, the last journey before services finish for the day departs after midnight. Where this is the case, it is this service (in the early hours of the following morning), and not the last one before midnight that is shown.
Tips on how to book cheaper train tickets
Can you travel at quieter times?
Often, travelling at these times of the day can mean you pay less for your fare. If you’re flexible with the time you can take your journey, choose Off-Peak train times from Reading to Bristol.
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