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Compare train and bus for Bath to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. 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 bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$49 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Bath to Reading by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bath to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Reading:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Reading costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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