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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, while a flight costs an average of £287.
Distance: 256 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£139 Average Price | £287 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Bolton to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Reading:
A coach is £81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Reading costing on average £139.
A coach is £229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to Reading costing on average £287.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Coach takes on average 7h 56m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (3h 16m by train vs 3h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £139 compared to roughly £50 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.
How to get to Reading from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bolton to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Reading are London, Oxford, Bath, Bristol and Windsor. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Reading on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Windsor is a historic Thames-side town known for Windsor Castle and its strong royal identity. Its compact centre, riverside setting and nearby parkland give it a refined but approachable character.
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 Bolton to Reading.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Reading:
A coach is £81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Reading costing on average £139.
A coach is £229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to Reading costing on average £287.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Coach takes on average 7h 56m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Reading as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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