How to travel from Bath to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Reading is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bath to Reading by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Reading.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance117km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Reading

There are several options for getting from Bath to Reading by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 1hr.

The distance between Bath and Reading is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Bath and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Reading is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Reading. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bath and Reading with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.

Great Western Railway run train services between Bath and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bath and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Reading. The distance is around 117km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

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Transport options from Bath to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£30($35)
hourly114km (71 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£14($16)
on demand117km (72 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading