How to travel from Poole to Reading

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Compare train and bus for Poole to Reading

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 $34, while a bus costs an average of $70.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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$34

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$70

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$29

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2h 15m

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1h 45m

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4h 32m

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4h 2m

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1h 54m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Poole to Reading is a train with an average price of $34 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Reading:

A train is $36 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Reading costing on average $70 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Poole to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Poole and Reading including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Poole to Reading among Omio's users.

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from Poole to Reading

How to get from Poole to Reading by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Poole to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • South Western Railway
    6:07 PM1h54
    Poole
    8:01 PMReading
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • South Western Railway
    6:07 PM1h54
    Poole
    8:01 PMReading
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • South Western Railway
    6:07 PM1h54
    Poole
    8:01 PMReading
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • South Western Railway
    5:07 PM1h57
    Poole
    7:04 PMReading
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western Railway
    7:07 PM1h58
    Poole
    9:05 PMReading
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western Railway
    5:40 AM2h06
    Poole
    7:46 AMReading
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Poole 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 Poole to Reading.

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There are 2 options to travel between Poole and Reading including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Poole to Reading is a train with an average price of $34 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Reading:

A train is $36 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Reading costing on average $70 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Poole to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 32m.

The distance from Poole to Reading is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Poole to Reading is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Poole to Reading:
  • Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Poole to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Reading by train.
Omio customers who travel from Poole to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Reading to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore the main attractions and experience the cultural highlights of Reading.

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