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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$90 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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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The best way to travel from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Reading:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Reading costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Travel with LNER, Tfl Rail, Thameslink, Great Western Rail to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
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