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Compare train and bus for Reading to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a bus costs an average of $69.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Winchester:
A train is $42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Winchester costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (37m by train vs 1h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $14 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 Winchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Winchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 AM2h35Reading12:20 PMWinchester$631One-way0 transfers
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9:45 AM2h35Reading12:20 PMWinchester$631One-way0 transfers
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9:45 AM2h35Reading12:20 PMWinchester$631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Winchester:
A train is $42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Winchester costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Winchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Winchester station (WIN).
- Travel with National Express to go to Winchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Winchester by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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