The average bus between Reading Festival bridge and Bristol takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading Festival bridge to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Reading Festival bridge and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading Festival bridge is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Bristol at 3:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Norcot Junction and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading Festival bridge to Bristol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading Festival bridge to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Reading Festival bridge station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Reading Festival bridge to Bristol bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Reading station.
Reading Festival bridge to Bristol bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
The distance between Reading Festival bridge and Bristol is 109.8 km. The road distance is 138 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Bristol Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 1h 35m.