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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 161 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 161, while a bus costs an average of NOK 686.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 161 Average price Cheapest | NOK 686 Average price | NOK 91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Oxford to Reading
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Reading:
A train is NOK 526 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Reading costing on average NOK 686.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (26m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 161 compared to roughly NOK 91 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 Oxford to Reading
How to get from Oxford to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W34892
3:01 PM 0h22 Oxford station (OXF) 3:23 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- W34892
3:01 PM 0h22 Oxford station (OXF) 3:23 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34892
3:01 PM 0h22 Oxford station (OXF) 3:23 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G14992
2:01 PM 0h23 Oxford station (OXF) 2:24 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 70 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34882
1:00 PM 0h24 Oxford station (OXF) 1:24 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 70 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35371
2:31 PM 0h26 Oxford station (OXF) 2:57 PM Reading station (RDG) NOK 70 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Reading:
A train is NOK 526 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Reading costing on average NOK 686.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
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