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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 an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $66, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Brighton to Reading
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Reading:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Reading costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$48. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Reading
How to get from Brighton to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX025 · RRRA1
9:10 PM 3h05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) 12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX025 · RRRA1
9:10 PM 3h05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) 12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G15155+
G7736610:39 PM 2h06 Brighton station (BTN) 12:45 AM Reading station (RDG) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W45432+G15136
12:44 PM 2h13 Brighton station (BTN) 2:57 PM Reading station (RDG) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer - W45474+G15135
12:14 PM 2h13 Brighton station (BTN) 2:27 PM Reading station (RDG) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer - W45405+G15142
3:44 PM 2h18 Brighton station (BTN) 6:02 PM Reading station (RDG) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX025 · RRRA1
6:05 PM 3h12 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) 9:17 PM Reading, Blagrave Street $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX025 · RRRA1
4:20 PM 3h42 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) 8:02 PM Reading, Blagrave Street $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX025 · RRRA1
7:40 PM 3h06 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) 10:46 PM Reading, Blagrave Street $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Reading:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Reading costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 9 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, Old Steine South (Stop Z) and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Southern, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
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