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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Reading
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€65 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Reading
How to get from Leeds to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Reading.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Reading:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Reading costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Reading as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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