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Compare train and bus for West Drayton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Drayton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 22, while a bus costs an average of CHF 31.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 22 Average price Cheapest | CHF 31 Average price | CHF 23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from West Drayton to Reading
Compare the available ways to get from West Drayton to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from West Drayton to Reading:
A train is CHF 10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from West Drayton to Reading costing on average CHF 31.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
The journey is about 13m faster (32m by train vs 45m by car) and roughly CHF 2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 22 vs CHF 23). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom West Drayton to Reading
How to get from West Drayton to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from West Drayton to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:50 AM 0h35 West Drayton 1:25 AM Reading CHF 11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:50 AM 0h35 West Drayton 1:25 AM Reading CHF 11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:50 AM 0h35 West Drayton 1:25 AM Reading CHF 11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from West Drayton to Reading:
A train is CHF 10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from West Drayton to Reading costing on average CHF 31.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between West Drayton and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from West Drayton station (WDT) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8) and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway.
- 31 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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