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Compare train and bus for Reading to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €47. 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 €47, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€63 Average price Cheapest | €103 Average price |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Leeds:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Leeds costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 16 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 LNER, CrossCountry, First 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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