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Compare bus and train for Chippenham to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chippenham to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Chippenham to Reading
Compare the available ways to get from Chippenham to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chippenham to Reading:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chippenham to Reading costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (44m by train vs 1h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $22 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chippenham to Reading:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chippenham to Reading costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chippenham and Reading as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chippenham station (CPM) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth o/s Sainsburys and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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