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Compare train and bus for Reading to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Reading to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 $17, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Reading to Birmingham:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Birmingham costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Birmingham
How to get from Reading to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C753878:51 AM1h27Reading station (RDG)10:18 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$611One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C753878:51 AM1h27Reading station (RDG)10:18 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C753878:51 AM1h27Reading station (RDG)10:18 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C748789:15 AM1h36Reading station (RDG)10:51 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1011One-way0 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+
W029299:31 AM2h26Reading station (RDG)11:57 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1051One-way2 transfers- P22771+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+W020508:58 AM2h29Reading station (RDG)11:27 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1051One-way2 transfers
RRRA1 · NX2104:20 PM4h55Reading, Blagrave Street9:15 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$1011One-way1 transfer- RRRA1 · NX2107:04 AM4h21Reading, Blagrave Street11:25 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$1241One-way1 transfer
- RRRA1 · NX21010:25 AM4h55Reading, Blagrave Street3:20 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$1241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Birmingham:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Birmingham costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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