How to travel from London to Reading

There are 2 options to travel between London and Reading including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Reading is a train with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Reading:

A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Reading costing on average €40.

The fastest way to travel from London to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 36m.

The distance from London to Reading is approximately 36 miles (59 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Reading is:

• Around 32 buses per day.
• Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Reading as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Reading:

• Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
• Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Reading by train.
• Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Reading with the following travel companies:

• 12 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR).
• 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from London to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Reading to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore the main attractions and experience the cultural highlights of Reading.