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Compare train and bus for Horley to Reading
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 €31, and a bus costs an average of €34.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€52 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Horley 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 Horley to Reading:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Horley to Reading costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express, Metrobus to go to Reading by bus.
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