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Compare train 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 an average ticket price of zł 345 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 345, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,438.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł 433 Average price | zł 1,438 Average price | zł 345 Average price Cheapest | zł 286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Preston to Reading
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Reading:
A bus is zł 89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Reading costing on average zł 433.
A bus is zł 1,094 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Reading costing on average zł 1,438.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (3h 26m by train vs 3h 48m by car). Tickets start at around zł 433 compared to roughly zł 286 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.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Reading
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:20 AM 10h06 Preston 12:26 PM Reading zł 288 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:20 AM 10h06 Preston 12:26 PM Reading zł 288 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:20 AM 10h06 Preston 12:26 PM Reading zł 288 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Reading:
A bus is zł 89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Reading costing on average zł 433.
A bus is zł 1,094 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Reading costing on average zł 1,438.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Reading as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Reading by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Reading by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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