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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Reading:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Reading costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
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How to get from Gloucester to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 AM3h30Gloucester2:00 PMReading$291One-way0 transfers
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- 10:30 AM3h30Gloucester2:00 PMReading$291One-way0 transfers
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- 10:30 AM3h30Gloucester2:00 PMReading$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Reading:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Reading costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Reading by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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