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Compare train and bus for Reading to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Guildford:
A train is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Guildford costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Guildford
How to get from Reading to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:21 AM5h19Reading1:40 PMGuildford$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:21 AM5h19Reading1:40 PMGuildford$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:21 AM5h19Reading1:40 PMGuildford$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:05 AM5h20Reading4:25 PMGuildford$651One-way0 transfers
5:25 AM5h40Reading11:05 AMGuildford$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Guildford:
A train is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Guildford costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Guildford 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 Guildford station (GLD).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Guildford by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western.
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