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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 an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a train costs an average of $140.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m 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 $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to York costing on average $140.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
You'll arrive about 1h 22m sooner (2h 49m by train vs 4h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $140 compared to roughly $76 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.
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.
- 6:45 AM3h35Reading10:20 AMYork$531One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM3h35Reading10:20 AMYork$531One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM3h35Reading10:20 AMYork$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to York:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to York costing on average $140.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 11 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, Station Rd.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to York by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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