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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 an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 $42, while a bus costs an average of $63.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Reading to Horley
Compare the available ways to get from Reading to Horley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Horley:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Horley costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€53) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$44 (-€37). The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C93046_C933276:28 AM 1h37 Reading station (RDG) 8:05 AM Horley station (HOR) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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6:28 AM 1h37 Reading station (RDG) 8:05 AM Horley station (HOR) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G15089+C93046_C93327
6:28 AM 1h37 Reading station (RDG) 8:05 AM Horley station (HOR) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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7:19 AM 1h43 Reading station (RDG) 9:02 AM Horley station (HOR) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15446+
W328816:51 AM 1h53 Reading station (RDG) 8:44 AM Horley station (HOR) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer - G14919+W32949+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon7:35 AM 1h57 Reading station (RDG) 9:32 AM Horley station (HOR) $74 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Horley:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Horley costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 North.
- Travel with National Express to go to Horley by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Horley by train.
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