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What is the best way to travel from Gloucester to Reading?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Reading from Gloucester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 30m
£22
£29
5
Train
1h 16m
£81
£87
6
Car
2h 0m
£13
£13
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What is the cheapest way to reach Reading from Gloucester?

You can reach Reading with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
Saturday
from £22
Sunday
from £24
Monday
Tuesday
from £23
Wednesday
Thursday
from £13

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    05:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    04:50
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    13:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    10:10
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    16:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    04:50
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    05:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    13:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    10:10
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    16:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    04:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    12:40
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    05:50
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    08:20
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    18:50
    Gloucester
    20:50
    Reading
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    05:50
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    04:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    12:40
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    08:20
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 16m
    0
    06:10
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    07:26
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £81
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 21m
    0
    07:05
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    08:26
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £88
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 18m
    0
    08:14
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    09:32
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £88
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 20m
    0
    05:11
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    06:31
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £89

What are the fastest trips from Gloucester to Reading?

You can get to Reading from Gloucester in just 1h 16m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
Saturday
from 5h 30m
Sunday
from 5h 30m
Monday
Tuesday
from 6h 15m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 1h 16m

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    04:50
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    07:05
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    05:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    13:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    04:50
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    07:05
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    05:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    13:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    04:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    05:50
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    08:20
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    12:40
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 16m
    0
    06:10
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    07:26
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £81
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 18m
    0
    08:14
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    09:32
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £88
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 20m
    0
    05:11
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    06:31
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £89
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 21m
    0
    07:05
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    08:26
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £88
  • Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    18:50
    Gloucester
    20:50
    Reading
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    05:50
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    04:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    08:20
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    12:40
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Gloucester to Reading

What are the most popular stations in Gloucester and Reading?

In Gloucester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Longlevens or Transport Hub, while in Reading you will be arriving at Station Road (Stop SD), Tilehurst Station or University (Redlands Rd), but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Reading from Gloucester? With 6 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Gloucester and Reading, you can pay as low as £13 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Reading in just 1h 16m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Gloucester and Reading are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Gloucester and Reading is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gloucestershire Airport or to Lower Earley, and look at flights from Gloucestershire Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Gloucester to Reading?

The most popular companies between Gloucester and Reading, are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR)

All you need to know when you travel from Gloucester to Reading

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Gloucester to Reading. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Gloucester to Reading

How can I reach Reading from Gloucester?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Reading from Gloucester.

How far is Reading from Gloucester?

The distance between Gloucester and Reading is 98.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Gloucester and Reading?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 17 kgs, and a flight 24 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Gloucester to Reading?

You can get to Reading with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Reading?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Reading in just 1h 16m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

More routes to Gloucester and to Reading

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Gloucester and to Reading. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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