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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 636 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 NOK 636, while a bus costs an average of NOK 664.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 636 Average price Cheapest | NOK 664 Average price | NOK 424 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Birmingham to Reading
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Reading:
A train is NOK 28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Reading costing on average NOK 664.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 2h 10m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 636 compared to roughly NOK 424 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Reading
How to get from Birmingham to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G01039
8:03 PM 1h36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:39 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 212 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G01039
8:03 PM 1h36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:39 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 212 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W29939
10:03 PM 1h35 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:38 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 244 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01042
9:03 PM 1h37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:40 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 282 1 One-way 0 transfers 
W34219+
C4826610:17 PM 4h21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2:38 AM Reading station (RDG) NOK 490 1 One-way 1 transfer- W33861+C48259
11:11 PM 5h14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:25 AM Reading station (RDG) NOK 490 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX210 · RRRA1
2:05 AM 4h07 Birmingham, Coach Station 6:12 AM Reading, Blagrave Street NOK 489 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX210 · RRRA1
4:55 AM 4h11 Birmingham, Coach Station 9:06 AM Reading, Blagrave Street NOK 489 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX210 · RRRA1
6:25 AM 4h20 Birmingham, Coach Station 10:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street NOK 489 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Reading:
A train is NOK 28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Reading costing on average NOK 664.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 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, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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