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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Reading
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. 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 €23, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Reading costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-1.93. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C423007:57 AM1h37Cheltenham Spa (CNM)9:34 AMReading station (RDG)€391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C423007:57 AM1h37Cheltenham Spa (CNM)9:34 AMReading station (RDG)€391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C423007:57 AM1h37Cheltenham Spa (CNM)9:34 AMReading station (RDG)€391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W35097 · C421588:46 AM1h37Cheltenham Spa (CNM)10:23 AMReading station (RDG)€391One-way1 transfer
- C47829 · C422996:55 AM1h39Cheltenham Spa (CNM)8:34 AMReading station (RDG)€391One-way1 transfer
- C422996:49 AM1h45Cheltenham Spa (CNM)8:34 AMReading station (RDG)€391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Reading:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Reading costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Reading by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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