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Compare train for Peterborough to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $89, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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You'll arrive about 36m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 2h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $89 (€75) compared to roughly $37 (€32) 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.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:14 AM 2h12 Peterborough 10:26 AM Reading $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:14 AM 2h12 Peterborough 10:26 AM Reading $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:14 AM 2h12 Peterborough 10:26 AM Reading $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Reading as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Grand Central Trains, Great Northern to go to Reading by train.
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