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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 $71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. 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 $71, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$130 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from York to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:02 AM9h03York4:05 PMReading$1021One-way0 transfers
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- 7:02 AM9h03York4:05 PMReading$1021One-way0 transfers
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- 7:02 AM9h03York4:05 PMReading$1021One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Reading:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Reading costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Reading by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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