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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 an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, while a bus costs an average of $75.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Norwich to Reading:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Reading costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (2h 35m by train vs 3h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $108 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Reading
How to get from Norwich to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:05 PM8h18Norwich7:23 AMReading$1221One-way3 transfers
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- 11:05 PM8h18Norwich7:23 AMReading$1221One-way3 transfers
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- 11:05 PM8h18Norwich7:23 AMReading$1221One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Reading:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Reading costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
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