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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £73, while a coach costs an average of £84.
Distance: 225 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price Cheapest | £84 Average Price | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Great Yarmouth:
A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reading to Great Yarmouth costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 52m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (3h 4m by train vs 3h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £73 compared to roughly £45 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 Great Yarmouth from Reading by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Reading to Great Yarmouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Great Yarmouth are Norwich and Lowestoft. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Great Yarmouth on Omio.
Norwich is known for its Norman cathedral, medieval lanes and strong independent character. Its historic market, literary links and mix of old churches and creative spaces give it a lively but relaxed feel.
Lowestoft is Britain’s most easterly town, known for its sandy beaches, port and maritime past. Its working seafront, Ness Point and relaxed Suffolk setting give it a straightforward, traditional coastal character.
Travel to Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Great Yarmouth:
A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reading to Great Yarmouth costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 52m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Great Yarmouth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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