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Compare train and coach for Reading to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. 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 train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 59 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 London from Reading by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Reading to London
Travel to London 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 London.
You can get between Reading and London 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to London is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £9 compared to other travel options to London:
Taking a coach costs £4 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £13.
The quickest way to travel to London from Reading is by train, which takes on average 23 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to London by coach takes 45 min on average.
London is approximately 36 miles away from Reading.
The average frequency per day from Reading to London is:
- 31 coaches a day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Reading to London 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 London:
- Coaches most often depart from Reading at Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in London at London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains from Reading to London most often leave from Reading and arrive in London Euston.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Reading to London:
- You can travel by coach between Reading and London with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Reading to London tickets for £9 on Omio.
- You can go to London from Reading by train with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line or first_great_western. You'll see cheap train tickets for £13 with South Western Railway from Reading to London on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to London with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 12 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line or first_great_western 9 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from Reading.
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