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Compare train, bus, and flight for Preston to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Reading:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Reading costing on average $128 (€105).
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Reading costing on average $159 (€130).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
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How to get from Preston to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:18 AM3h43Preston3:01 PMReading$1561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 11:18 AM3h43Preston3:01 PMReading$1561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 10:17 AM3h22Preston1:39 PMReading$1601One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 1:18 PM3h43Preston5:01 PMReading$1561One-way1 transfer
- 2:18 PM4h21Preston6:39 PMReading$1561One-way1 transfer
- 3:18 PM4h21Preston7:39 PMReading$1561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Reading:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Reading costing on average $128 (€105).
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Reading costing on average $159 (€130).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Reading as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Reading by train.
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