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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 €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. 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 €27, and a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€72 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Norwich to Reading by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Norwich to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Reading:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Reading costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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 National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Reading by train.
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