How to travel from York to Reading

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Compare train and bus for York to Reading

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 $70, and a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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Driving

$138

Average price

$77

Average price

Cheapest

$77

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 24m

Average total duration

6h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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.

The cheapest way to travel from York to Reading is a bus with an average price of $77 (€62).

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

A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Reading costing on average $138 (€110).

The fastest way to travel from York to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Reading including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from York to Reading among Omio's users.

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from York to Reading

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National Express
    2:31 PM9h44
    York
    12:15 AMReading
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    2:31 PM9h44
    York
    12:15 AMReading
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    2:31 PM9h44
    York
    12:15 AMReading
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    4:58 AM10h11
    York
    3:09 PMReading
    $801One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from York to Reading

Travel to Reading 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 York to Reading.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Reading including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Reading is a bus with an average price of $77 (€62).

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

A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Reading costing on average $138 (€110).

The fastest way to travel from York to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 54m.

The distance from York to Reading is approximately 172 miles (278 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Reading is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Reading 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 York to Reading:
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Grand Central Trains to go to Reading by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Reading:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from York to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.

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