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Compare train and bus for London to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 59 km
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Reading:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Reading costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Tfl Rail, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western to go to Reading by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, Tfl Rail, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western.
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