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Bridgend to Reading Bus Schedule
Bus from Bridgend to Reading: Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from Bridgend to Reading. Traveling by bus from Bridgend to Reading usually takes around 5 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 5 hours,
| Distance | 112 mi (180 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $79.78 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bridgend to Reading?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bridgend to Reading. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 12 | 5h 37m | $90.87 |
Book National Express from Bridgend to Reading from $80. There are 12 trips per day offered by National Express from Bridgend to Reading and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Reading. In Bridgend, National Express departs to Reading from Designer Outlet Village . In Reading, National Express arrives at Reading Station .
An average trip on National Express from Bridgend to Reading takes 5 hours and 37 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Reading in 5 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 13 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Reading.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Bridgend to Reading
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 112 miles from Bridgend to Reading. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Bridgend to Reading at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Reading, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bridgend to Reading, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Bridgend to Reading every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bridgend to Reading; ticket prices start at $46.02.
City Information
Reading
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Link to image attributionLocated only 20 minutes west of London, Reading is a large university and market town in the English county of Berkshire. Reading has an intriguing mix of the past and the present, with a vibrant student scene thriving among the city's medieval and Victorian architecture.
Reading sits on the River Thames, at the end-point of the Kennet and Avon Canal, so there are a number of pretty riverside walks to take in the scenery. Explore the gardens and meet the animals at Beadle Wildlife Park, a vast park crisscrossed with nature trails.
To discover the town's past, visit the Reading Museum, where you can take a trip through time from early Saxon settlements to the Industrial Revolution through 21st-century life.
Since Reading is home to a large university, you are always guaranteed exciting nightlife. Filled with many restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs, Reading is the perfect place for a night on the town. Try The Nag's Head, The Lyndhurst, or The Purple Turtle to start your night right.
Because Reading is only a short way from London, getting to Reading is simple. Fly to one of London's large international airports for access from around the world. Reading Train Station is also one of Britain's main railway interchanges, making it easy to reach from all over the country by train. National Express buses also operate through the city from many destinations around the United Kingdom.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bridgend?
Main departure station: Designer Outlet Village
Most buses depart from the main station in Bridgend.
All bus stations in Bridgend:
Designer Outlet Village
Where does the bus arrive in Reading?
Main arrival station: Reading Station
All buses from Bridgend arrive at one main station in Reading.
All bus stations in Reading:
Reading Station
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