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Compare bus and train for Longford to Reading
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 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 $41, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Reading:
A bus is $0.91 (€0.76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Reading costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€35) compared to roughly $65 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 54m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Longford to Reading
How to get from Longford to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX025 · RRRA19:25 PM1h21Longford10:46 PMReading, Blagrave Street$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX025 · RRRA19:25 PM1h21Longford10:46 PMReading, Blagrave Street$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C37966 · C3722611:25 AM0h46Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)12:11 PMReading station (RDG)$431One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C37926 · C3721310:55 AM0h46Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:41 AMReading station (RDG)$431One-way1 transfer
- C38005 · C3723811:55 AM0h46Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)12:41 PMReading station (RDG)$431One-way1 transfer
- C38179 · C371609:25 AM0h46Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:11 AMReading station (RDG)$431One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · RRRA14:20 AM1h21Longford5:41 AMReading, Blagrave Street$421One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · RRRA17:55 PM1h22Longford9:17 PMReading, Blagrave Street$421One-way1 transfer
- NX727 · RRRA110:40 AM1h25Longford12:05 PMReading, Blagrave Street$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Reading:
A bus is $0.91 (€0.76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Reading costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Reading as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway to go to Reading by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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