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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 $46.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $75 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to York:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to York costing on average $100 (€82).
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.
- G006989:43 AM3h37Reading station (RDG)1:20 PMYork station (YRK)$611One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G006989:43 AM3h37Reading station (RDG)1:20 PMYork station (YRK)$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G80221+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W351699:20 AM2h56Reading station (RDG)12:16 PMYork station (YRK)$1271One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G80215+W35357+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:18 AM2h58Reading station (RDG)11:16 AMYork station (YRK)$1271One-way2 transfers
- G80173+W34553+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:36 AM3h14Reading station (RDG)11:50 AMYork station (YRK)$1271One-way2 transfers
- G14896+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G802168:42 AM3h21Reading station (RDG)12:03 PMYork station (YRK)$1271One-way2 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX035 · NX426 · YC8438:21 AM10h20Reading, Blagrave Street6:41 PMYork, Station Rd$781One-way3 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX030 · NX426 · YC8438:21 AM10h20Reading, Blagrave Street6:41 PMYork, Station Rd$781One-way3 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX035 · NX561 · YC8407:04 AM10h38Reading, Blagrave Street5:42 PMYork, Station Rd$781One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to York:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to York costing on average $100 (€82).
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.
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- 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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