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Compare train and bus for London to Bracknell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bracknell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Bracknell
Compare the available ways to get from London to Bracknell, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bracknell:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bracknell costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Bracknell take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bracknell
How to get from London to Bracknell by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bracknell is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX030 · RE70310:00 PM 2h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:40 AM Bracknell, Bus Station $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
NX030 · RE70310:00 PM 2h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:40 AM Bracknell, Bus Station $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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L808055:36 PM 0h53 London Paddington (PAD) 6:29 PM Bracknell station (BCE) $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
L806108:18 AM 1h03 London Waterloo (WAT) 9:21 AM Bracknell station (BCE) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
L806017:48 AM 1h03 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:51 AM Bracknell station (BCE) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
L805927:18 AM 1h05 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:23 AM Bracknell station (BCE) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX030 · RE7036:30 PM 3h19 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:49 PM Bracknell, Bus Station $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX030 · RE70311:30 AM 3h28 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:58 PM Bracknell, Bus Station $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX030 · RE7033:00 PM 4h11 London, Victoria Coach Station 7:11 PM Bracknell, Bus Station $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bracknell:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bracknell costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Bracknell take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bracknell as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Bracknell station (BCE).
- Buses mostly depart from London, York Road (London Eye) and arrive in Bracknell, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bracknell by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Bracknell by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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