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Compare bus and train for Reading to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. 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 $64, while a bus costs an average of $85.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Reading to Poole, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Poole:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Poole costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 53m by train vs 1h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $29 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 Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Poole is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:49 PM 1h47 Reading 12:36 AM Poole $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
10:49 PM 1h47 Reading 12:36 AM Poole $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
6:52 PM 1h41 Reading 8:33 PM Poole $121 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
8:54 AM 1h43 Reading 10:37 AM Poole $121 1 One-way 1 transfer9:52 AM 1h43 Reading 11:35 AM Poole $121 1 One-way 1 transfer10:52 AM 1h43 Reading 12:35 PM Poole $121 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Poole:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Poole costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Poole as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Travel with National Express to go to Poole by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Poole by train.
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