There are 2 ways to get from Bristol to Reading by train, bus, or car
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Bristol to Reading by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Reading is to train and bus which costs $10 - $17 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between Bristol and Reading is 81 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Reading without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Bristol to Reading, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Reading is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Bristol to Reading.
There are 49+ hotels available in Reading.
What companies run services between Bristol, PA, USA and Reading, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Bristol to Reading. However, you can take the train to Jefferson Station, walk to Philadelphia Bus Station, then take the bus to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from Bristol to Reading in around 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Bristol to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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