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Compare train and bus for Reading to Leamington Spa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Leamington Spa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Leamington Spa:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Leamington Spa costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Leamington Spa take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Reading to Leamington Spa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Leamington Spa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:26 PM6h04Reading2:30 AMLeamington Spa$671One-way0 transfers
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8:26 PM6h04Reading2:30 AMLeamington Spa$671One-way0 transfers
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8:26 PM6h04Reading2:30 AMLeamington Spa$671One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Leamington Spa:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Leamington Spa costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Leamington Spa take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Leamington Spa 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 Leamington Spa station (LMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Leamington Spa, Hamilton Terrace.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Leamington Spa by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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