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Compare bus and train for London to Henley-on-Thames
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Henley-on-Thames among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. 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 $36, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Henley-on-Thames:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Henley-on-Thames costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Henley-on-Thames take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (46m by train vs 1h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $40 (€34) compared to roughly $32 (€27) 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 Henley-on-Thames
How to get from London to Henley-on-Thames by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Henley-on-Thames is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C48207 · Y8061110:08 AM0h49London Paddington (PAD)10:57 AMHenley-on-Thames station (HOT)$361One-way1 transfer
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C48207 · Y8061110:08 AM0h49London Paddington (PAD)10:57 AMHenley-on-Thames station (HOT)$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C48207 · Y8061110:08 AM0h49London Paddington (PAD)10:57 AMHenley-on-Thames station (HOT)$361One-way1 transfer
Other options
G15422 · Y806059:38 AM0h49London Paddington (PAD)10:27 AMHenley-on-Thames station (HOT)$361One-way1 transfer
C48209 · Y8061710:38 AM0h49London Paddington (PAD)11:27 AMHenley-on-Thames station (HOT)$361One-way1 transfer
C48204 · Y805999:08 AM0h49London Paddington (PAD)9:57 AMHenley-on-Thames station (HOT)$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Henley-on-Thames:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Henley-on-Thames costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Henley-on-Thames take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Henley-on-Thames as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Henley-on-Thames station (HOT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Henley-on-Thames by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Henley-on-Thames by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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