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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Taunton to Reading:
A train is $8 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Reading costing on average $70 (€70).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
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How to get from Taunton to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 AM6h24Taunton3:49 PMReading$751One-way0 transfers
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- 9:25 AM6h24Taunton3:49 PMReading$751One-way0 transfers
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- 9:25 AM6h24Taunton3:49 PMReading$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Reading:
A train is $8 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Reading costing on average $70 (€70).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Reading by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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