How to travel from Coventry to Reading

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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Reading

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 69 miles (112 km)

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from Coventry to Reading

How to get from Coventry to Reading by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Coventry to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cross Country
11:26AM1h10
Coventry
12:36PMReading
$1241One-way
0 transfers

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Cross Country
11:26AM1h10
Coventry
12:36PMReading
$1241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Cross Country
11:26AM1h10
Coventry
12:36PMReading
$1241One-way
0 transfers

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Cross Country
09:26PM1h12
Coventry
10:38PMReading
$1241One-way
0 transfers
Cross Country
10:26PM1h12
Coventry
11:38PMReading
$1241One-way
0 transfers
Cross Country
08:26PM1h13
Coventry
09:39PMReading
$1241One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Coventry to Reading

Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coventry to Reading.

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There are 2 options to travel between Coventry and Reading including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Reading is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Reading:

A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Reading costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 7m.

The distance from Coventry to Reading is approximately 69 miles (112 km).
The average frequency per day from Coventry to Reading is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coventry to Reading:
  • Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coventry to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Reading by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Reading by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Coventry to Reading:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Coventry to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.

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