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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 train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 $20, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Reading:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Reading costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
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How to get from Coventry to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 AM6h21Coventry7:46 AMReading$661One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:25 AM6h21Coventry7:46 AMReading$661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:25 AM6h21Coventry7:46 AMReading$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:45 AM6h40Coventry10:25 AMReading$691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Reading:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Reading costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Reading by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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