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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Reading
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 $15, and a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$68 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Reading:
A train is $38 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Reading costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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