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Compare train and bus for Reading to Horley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Reading to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 $38, and a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$65 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Horley:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Horley costing on average $65 (€51).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Horley
How to get from Reading to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RRRA1 · NX2109:05 AM2h45Reading, Blagrave Street11:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$721One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RRRA1 · NX2017:22 AM2h38Reading, Blagrave Street10:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RRRA1 · NX2009:03 PM2h12Reading, Blagrave Street11:15 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$721One-way1 transfer
Other options
RRRA1 · NX21010:25 AM2h35Reading, Blagrave Street1:00 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$721One-way1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX2308:21 AM2h29Reading, Blagrave Street10:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$721One-way1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX0259:45 AM2h30Reading, Blagrave Street12:15 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Horley:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Horley costing on average $65 (€51).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Horley 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Horley by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, Reading Buses, RailAir to go to Horley by bus.
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