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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Reading:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Reading costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to Reading
How to get from Cheltenham to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM6h15Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub8:35 PMThree Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM6h15Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub8:35 PMThree Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C3310610:47 AM1h30Cheltenham Spa (CNM)12:17 PMReading station (RDG)$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C48969 · C001659:28 AM1h35Cheltenham Spa (CNM)11:03 AMReading station (RDG)$481One-way1 transfer
- C48973 · W3543811:55 AM1h49Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1:44 PMReading station (RDG)$481One-way1 transfer
G01136+C0012310:10 AM1h34Cheltenham Spa (CNM)11:44 AMReading station (RDG)$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM4h45Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub2:05 PMThree Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Reading:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Reading costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Reading by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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