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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 bus costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Northampton to Reading:
A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Reading costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
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How to get from Northampton to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:05 AM5h08Northampton9:13 AMReading$771One-way0 transfers
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- 4:05 AM5h08Northampton9:13 AMReading$771One-way0 transfers
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- 4:05 AM5h08Northampton9:13 AMReading$771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Reading:
A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Reading costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Reading by train.
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