How to travel from Reading to Coventry

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Compare train and bus for Reading to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of €50, and a train costs an average of €36.

Distance: 69 miles (112 km)

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€58

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€55

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1h 57m

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1h 27m

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3h 1m

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2h 31m

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from Reading to Coventry

How to get from Reading to Coventry by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Reading to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CrossCountryK45126 · XC088600 · C74879
09:15AM2h13
Reading station (RDG)
11:28AMCoventry station (COV)
$471One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

CrossCountryK45126 · XC088600 · C74879
09:15AM2h13
Reading station (RDG)
11:28AMCoventry station (COV)
$471One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP22685+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW02054
08:02AM2h02
Reading station (RDG)
10:04AMCoventry station (COV)
$1731One-way
2 transfers

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Great Western RailV51427+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW02964
09:01AM2h24
Reading station (RDG)
11:25AMCoventry station (COV)
$931One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP22771+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW02050
08:58AM2h06
Reading station (RDG)
11:04AMCoventry station (COV)
$931One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP22792+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Avanti West CoastL02372
08:25AM2h07
Reading station (RDG)
10:32AMCoventry station (COV)
$1731One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryK45127 · XC088700 · C74878
08:15AM2h12
Reading station (RDG)
10:27AMCoventry station (COV)
$471One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX460
07:41AM6h59
Reading, Blagrave Street
02:40PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
$711One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX460
09:05AM7h15
Reading, Blagrave Street
04:20PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
$751One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Coventry

Travel to Coventry easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Coventry.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Coventry including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Coventry is a train with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Coventry:

A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Coventry costing on average $63 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Reading to Coventry is approximately 69 miles (112 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Coventry is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Coventry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Coventry:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Coventry, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Coventry by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Coventry by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Reading to Coventry:
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Coventry often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Birmingham New Street (BHM), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coventry and these popular destinations at a great price.

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