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Compare train and bus for Newport to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a bus costs an average of $92.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Newport to Reading:
A train is $40 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newport to Reading costing on average $94 (€75).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
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How to get from Newport to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 PM4h42Newport9:47 PMReading$951One-way0 transfers
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5:05 PM4h42Newport9:47 PMReading$951One-way0 transfers
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5:05 PM4h42Newport9:47 PMReading$951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Reading:
A train is $40 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newport to Reading costing on average $94 (€75).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Kingsway and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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