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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 €44, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€57 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Brighton 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 Brighton to Reading:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Reading costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express, Metrobus to go to Reading by bus.
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