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Compare train and bus for Derby to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $67, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$80 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Derby to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Reading:
A train is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Reading costing on average $67 (€54).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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