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Compare train and bus for Reading to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. 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 $35, while a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 London:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to London costing on average $47.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $33 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.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to London
How to get from Reading to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L8069912:24 PM1h24Reading station (RDG)1:48 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L8069912:24 PM1h24Reading station (RDG)1:48 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C0069611:59 AM0h25Reading station (RDG)12:24 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L8070812:54 PM1h27Reading station (RDG)2:21 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
- L806268:24 AM1h24Reading station (RDG)9:48 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
- L806177:54 AM1h24Reading station (RDG)9:18 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
RRRA1 · NX0308:27 AM2h28Reading, Blagrave Street10:55 AMLondon, Earl's Court$461One-way1 transfer- RRRA1 · NX0301:56 PM2h29Reading, Blagrave Street4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$461One-way1 transfer
- RRRA1 · NX03010:56 AM2h29Reading, Blagrave Street1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$461One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Reading to London: Journey Details
Getting into London from Reading is fast and easy, with a wide choice of buses and trains available every day of the week. Catching the train is easily the fastest route into the English capital, taking less than half an hour at any time of day and taking travelers in the UK to the heart of London. However, if you need to travel in the middle of the night, a bus connection via Heathrow may be more suitable. Buses are also a great option for anyone who needs to catch an international flight.
Return trips from London to Reading are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to London:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to London costing on average $47.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and London 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 London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR).
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