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Compare train and bus for Reading to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a bus costs an average of $59.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Reading to Birmingham:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Birmingham costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
The journey is about 10m faster (2h 4m by train vs 2h 14m by car) and roughly $8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($39 vs $47). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston6:59 PM2h48Reading station (RDG)9:47 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$481One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- W33060+C01240+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston6:59 PM2h48Reading station (RDG)9:47 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$481One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G009117:15 PM1h36Reading station (RDG)8:51 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C01359+C00829+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston7:42 PM2h57Reading station (RDG)10:39 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$481One-way2 transfers
- W33281+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+C008117:12 PM2h57Reading station (RDG)10:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$481One-way2 transfers
- W35246+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+
L125047:47 PM3h53Reading station (RDG)11:40 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$481One-way2 transfers
RRRA1 · NX2105:57 AM4h13Reading, Blagrave Street10:10 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$771One-way1 transfer- RRRA1 · NX21011:03 PM4h17Reading, Blagrave Street3:20 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$771One-way1 transfer
- RRRA1 · NX2107:56 PM4h14Reading, Blagrave Street12:10 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Birmingham:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Birmingham costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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