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Compare bus and train for Reading to Southall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Southall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Southall:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Southall costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Southall
How to get from Reading to Southall by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Southall is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G241137:14 AM0h39Reading station (RDG)7:53 AMSouthall station (STL)$351One-way0 transfers
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G241137:14 AM0h39Reading station (RDG)7:53 AMSouthall station (STL)$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G241137:14 AM0h39Reading station (RDG)7:53 AMSouthall station (STL)$351One-way0 transfers
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G240576:44 AM0h40Reading station (RDG)7:24 AMSouthall station (STL)$351One-way0 transfers
G240126:14 AM0h39Reading station (RDG)6:53 AMSouthall station (STL)$351One-way0 transfers
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G240946:56 AM0h46Reading station (RDG)7:42 AMSouthall station (STL)$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Southall:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Southall costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Southall 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 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Southall station (STL).
- Travel with Megabus, RailAir to go to Southall by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western to go to Southall by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Elizabeth Line.
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