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Compare train and bus for Reading to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Leeds:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Leeds costing on average $117 (€93).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
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How to get from Reading to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 AM8h10Reading7:15 PMLeeds$691One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:05 AM8h10Reading7:15 PMLeeds$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:03 AM7h52Reading6:55 PMLeeds$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:05 PM8h00Reading11:05 PMLeeds$691One-way0 transfers
- 7:31 PM9h44Reading5:15 AMLeeds$1111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Leeds:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Leeds costing on average $117 (€93).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Hull Trains, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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