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Compare train and coach for Reading to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 112 km
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£52 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 to Coventry from Reading by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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FAQs: Reading to Coventry
Travel to Coventry 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 Reading to Coventry.

There are 2 options to travel from Reading to Coventry including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Coventry from Reading is by taking a train, which costs on average £12.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Reading to Coventry:
Taking a train costs £33 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £45 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Coventry from Reading is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 11 min.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Getting to Coventry by coach takes 5 h 22 min on average.
The distance from Reading to Coventry is approximately 69 miles.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Coventry is:
- 10 coaches a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Reading to Coventry as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Reading to Coventry:
- Trains most often depart from Reading at Reading and arrive in Coventry at Coventry.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Reading to Coventry:
- You can go to Coventry from Reading by coach with Megabus or National Express. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £20 with Megabus from Reading to Coventry on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Reading to Coventry with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country, and you can find CrossCountry Reading to Coventry tickets for £12 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to Coventry with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with Cross Country 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Coventry as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Reading to Coventry.
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