How to travel from Norwich to Reading

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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Reading

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, and a bus costs an average of $62.

Distance: 126 miles (203 km)

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Bus

$62

Average price

Cheapest

$87

Average price

3h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Abellio Greater Anglia

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Norwich to Reading

How to get from Norwich to Reading by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Norwich to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Abellio Greater AngliaP47544+Tfl RailL23952
08:30AM3h10
Norwich station (NRW)
11:40AMReading station (RDG)
$561One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Abellio Greater AngliaP47544+Tfl RailL23952
08:30AM3h10
Norwich station (NRW)
11:40AMReading station (RDG)
$561One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Abellio Greater AngliaP47550+Tfl RailG23825+Great Western RailP22692
09:00AM2h46
Norwich station (NRW)
11:46AMReading station (RDG)
$1041One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Abellio Greater AngliaP47555+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22627
09:32AM3h05
Norwich station (NRW)
12:37PMReading station (RDG)
$561One-way
2 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP47550+Tfl RailG23711
09:00AM3h11
Norwich station (NRW)
12:11PMReading station (RDG)
$711One-way
1 transfer
Abellio Greater AngliaP50922+Tfl RailG23684
08:00AM3h10
Norwich station (NRW)
11:10AMReading station (RDG)
$711One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX491 · NX035 · RRRA1
10:15AM7h16
Norwich, Bus Station
05:31PMReading, Blagrave Street
$871One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX491 · NX032 · RRRA1
10:15AM7h16
Norwich, Bus Station
05:31PMReading, Blagrave Street
$911One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX727 · RRRA1
07:15AM6h11
Norwich, Bus Station
01:26PMReading, Blagrave Street
$1191One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Norwich to Reading

Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norwich to Reading.

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There are 2 options to travel between Norwich and Reading including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Reading is a train with an average price of $44 (€36).

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

A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Reading costing on average $62 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 31m.

The distance from Norwich to Reading is approximately 126 miles (203 km).
The average frequency per day from Norwich to Reading is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norwich to Reading:
  • Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norwich to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Reading by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Norwich to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.

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