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Compare train and bus for Reading to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, while a bus costs an average of €42.
Distance: 59 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Reading to London
Compare the available ways to get from Reading to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to London:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to London costing on average €42.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to London
How to get from Reading to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L807694:09 PM 1h28 Reading station (RDG) 5:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- L80769
4:09 PM 1h28 Reading station (RDG) 5:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W35365
12:00 PM 0h23 Reading station (RDG) 12:23 PM London Paddington (PAD) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L80697
12:09 PM 1h26 Reading station (RDG) 1:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34562
12:05 PM 0h24 Reading station (RDG) 12:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35374
4:01 PM 0h24 Reading station (RDG) 4:25 PM London Paddington (PAD) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX030
1:05 PM 2h20 Reading, Blagrave Street 3:25 PM London, Earl's Court €39 1 One-way 1 transfer - RRRA1 · NX030
4:20 PM 2h30 Reading, Blagrave Street 6:50 PM London, Earl's Court €39 1 One-way 1 transfer - RRRA1 · NX030
1:05 PM 2h45 Reading, Blagrave Street 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to London:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to London costing on average €42.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 48 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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