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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 €65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 €65, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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€101 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Reading:
A train is $31 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Reading costing on average $82 (€65).
A train is $55 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Reading costing on average $106 (€84).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 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).
- 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.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Reading by bus.
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