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Compare bus, train, and flight for Reading to Bodmin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Bodmin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €85, and a flight costs an average of €293.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€87 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price | €293 Average price |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Reading to Bodmin by bus, train, or flight
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Why should you book Reading to Bodmin trains with Omio?
Great Western Rail operates all train services from Reading to Bodmin. Omio is the only official third party seller for Great Western Rail tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Rail with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Reading to Bodmin.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Great Western Rail tickets can only be bought on Omio or Great Western Rail's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Great Western Rail tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Great Western Rail tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Reading to Bodmin.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Bodmin
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Bodmin run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $107 (€85) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 3h 22m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€85) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 00:49 |
Last train 23:08 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Reading to Bodmin trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Reading and Bodmin from $107 (€85). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 22m
Cheapest Price
$95 (€76)
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Reading to Bodmin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Bodmin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bodmin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day trip from Reading to Bodmin is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 22m. There are 4 trains per day to Bodmin and the distance is 176 miles (284 km).
The train from Reading to Bodmin takes 3h 22m and runs 4 per day.
Train ticket prices from Reading to Bodmin can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $107 (€85), while the average price is around $108 (€87).
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bodmin is by train, with a cost of around $107 (€85).
To fully explore Bodmin, including its historic sites, Bodmin Jail, and the surrounding natural beauty of Bodmin Moor, a visit of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
The last train from Reading to Bodmin leaves at 11:08 PM.
The first train from Reading to Bodmin leaves at 12:49 AM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Reading to Bodmin.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Bodmin.
Yes, there is a direct train from Reading to Bodmin. This service operates 2 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail.
The train journey from Reading to Bodmin offers scenic views, particularly as it approaches the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall, featuring rolling hills and countryside vistas.
The distance by train from Reading to Bodmin is 176 miles (284 km).
The train station in Reading that goes to Bodmin is Reading station (RDG), which connects to Bodmin Parkway (BOD).
There is no high speed train available from Reading to Bodmin.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Reading to Bodmin
Reading
Bodmin
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Bodmin.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Reading West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
The major train station for arrivals in Bodmin is Bodmin Parkway. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bodmin Parkway for your journey to Bodmin from Reading.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 10:35 - 19:40
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access available to Penzance bound platform, however access to the Plymouth bound platform is only via a footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station. Passenger Assist - Refer to station message.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Bodmin Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops in Station car park
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