How to travel from Reading to York

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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 €53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 €53, and a train costs an average of €67.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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Bus

€110

Average price

€66

Average price

Cheapest

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 17m

Average total duration

6h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Reading to York

How to get from Reading to York by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Reading to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:25AM10h07
Reading
09:32PMYork
$751One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:25AM10h07
Reading
09:32PMYork
$751One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:45AM9h25
Reading
08:10PMYork
$941One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
08:45AM10h57
Reading
07:42PMYork
$881One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to York

Travel to York easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to York.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and York including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to York is a bus with an average price of $67 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to York:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to York costing on average $85 (€67).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to York is by train with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 59m.

The distance from Reading to York is approximately 172 miles (278 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to York is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to York:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country to go to York by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Reading to York:
  • 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.

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