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Compare train, coach and flight for Bolton to Reading
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 train with prices starting from £102. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £102, and a flight costs an average of £124.
Distance: 256 km
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3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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How to get to Reading from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Reading:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Reading costing on average £102.
A coach is £52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to Reading costing on average £124.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Coach takes on average 9h 32m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Reading by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) to go to Reading by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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