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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 prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 train costs an average of €23, and a bus costs an average of €59.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Reading:
A train is $45 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Reading costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- 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.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Reading by bus.
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