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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Leamington Spa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £47, while a coach costs an average of £49.
Distance: 101 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Leamington Spa:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reading to Leamington Spa costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Leamington Spa take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 57m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £47 compared to roughly £20 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.
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The most popular day trips by train from Leamington Spa are Birmingham, Coventry, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Leamington Spa on Omio.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.
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.
Stratford-upon-Avon is best known as Shakespeare’s birthplace, with Tudor streets and a strong theatre scene. Its riverside setting and historic centre give the town a cultured, easy-paced feel.
Warwick is a historic market town in Warwickshire, best known for Warwick Castle and its medieval character. Its compact centre, timber-framed buildings and riverside setting give it a calm, distinctly English feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Leamington Spa:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reading to Leamington Spa costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Leamington Spa take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 57m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Leamington Spa as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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