How to get to Coventry from Reading

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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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from Reading to Coventry

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

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

National Express
07:217h49
Reading
15:10Coventry
£481One-way
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National Express
07:217h49
Reading
15:10Coventry
£481One-way
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National Express
09:567h24
Reading
17:20Coventry
£551One-way
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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.

FAQs

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Reading to Coventry? Many Omio customers who go from Reading to Coventry usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Birmingham, London Euston, Manchester or London Heathrow Airport. If you're looking to explore London, Birmingham, London Euston, Manchester or London Heathrow Airport from Coventry, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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