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Compare train and bus for Bracknell to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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You'll arrive about 3m sooner (22m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $5 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 Bracknell to Reading
How to get from Bracknell to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bracknell to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:52 PM 0h22 Bracknell 6:14 PM Reading $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:52 PM 0h22 Bracknell 6:14 PM Reading $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:50 AM 0h21 Bracknell 7:11 AM Reading $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:20 PM 0h23 Bracknell 12:43 PM Reading $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:20 AM 0h23 Bracknell 11:43 AM Reading $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:52 PM 0h22 Bracknell 5:14 PM Reading $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bracknell and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bracknell station (BCE) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Reading by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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