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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 €14, and a bus costs an average of €22.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Bournemouth to Reading by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Reading
Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Reading.
You can get between Bournemouth and Reading 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Reading from Bournemouth is by taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bournemouth to Reading:
A train is $17 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Reading costing on average $29 (€27).
The fastest way from Bournemouth to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Reading that take longer:
Getting to Reading by bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.
The distance from Bournemouth to Reading is approximately 64 miles (103 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Reading is:
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bournemouth and Reading as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Reading:
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth and arrive in Reading.
The following travel companies offer services from Bournemouth to Reading:
- Travel with National Express or Megabus for buses to Reading. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Bournemouth to Reading tickets on Omio for $53 (€48).
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway or Cross Country for trains to Reading. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Bournemouth to Reading tickets on Omio for $13 (€11).
Yes, there are direct services available from Bournemouth to Reading with the following travel companies:
- Direct trains with Cross Country with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Reading as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Reading from Bournemouth.
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