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Compare train and bus for Reading to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 York:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to York costing on average $101.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to York
How to get from Reading to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to York is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G007386:45 AM3h35Reading station (RDG)10:20 AMYork station (YRK)$2121One-way0 transfers
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G007386:45 AM3h35Reading station (RDG)10:20 AMYork station (YRK)$2121One-way0 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross7:20 AM2h56Reading station (RDG)10:16 AMYork station (YRK)$2751One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross7:51 AM3h12Reading station (RDG)11:03 AMYork station (YRK)$2751One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross6:50 AM3h13Reading station (RDG)10:03 AMYork station (YRK)$2751One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross6:00 AM3h16Reading station (RDG)9:16 AMYork station (YRK)$2751One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to York:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to York costing on average $101.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country to go to York by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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