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4.6Travel Information to Reading from Oxford
 Distance | 24 miles (38 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $5 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $5 (€4) • 21 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $5 (€4) • 21 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Great Western Rail |
Travel 24 miles (38 km) by train or bus to Reading from Oxford. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Oxford to Reading.
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How to get from Oxford to Reading by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Reading.
There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Reading including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Reading from Oxford is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Oxford to Reading:
Taking a train costs $6 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).
The fastest way from Oxford to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 21 min.
There are alternative travel options to Reading that take longer:
Bus takes 45 min on average.
The Oxford to Reading distance is around 24 miles (38 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Reading is:
- Around 28 buses per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Oxford to Reading as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Oxford to Reading:
- Most travelers catch their train from Oxford and arrive in Reading.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oxford to Reading:
- You can travel by bus from Oxford to Reading with National Express or Thames Travel, and you can find Thames Travel Oxford to Reading tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Oxford to Reading with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $5 (€4) with Great Western Rail from Oxford to Reading.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oxford to Reading with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Reading as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Oxford and Reading.
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