How to get to Marlow from Reading

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Compare train and coach for Reading to Marlow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Marlow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 19 km

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Driving

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£4

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

31m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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Your own car or car rental

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The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Marlow is a train with an average price of £14.
The fastest way to travel from Reading to Marlow is by train with an average journey time of 1h 5m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reading and Marlow including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.26. The journey takes 35m versus 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Reading to Marlow

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Elizabeth Line (TfL)
    9:160h39
    Reading
    9:55Marlow
    £161One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Elizabeth Line (TfL)
    9:160h39
    Reading
    9:55Marlow
    £161One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Elizabeth Line (TfL)
    9:160h39
    Reading
    9:55Marlow
    £161One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Elizabeth Line (TfL)
    23:170h56
    Reading
    0:13Marlow
    £161One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    10:120h44
    Reading
    10:56Marlow
    £251One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    11:120h44
    Reading
    11:56Marlow
    £251One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Reading to Marlow

Travel to Marlow 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 Marlow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Marlow including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Marlow is a train with an average price of £14.
The fastest way to travel from Reading to Marlow is by train with an average journey time of 1h 5m.
The Reading to Marlow distance is approximately 19 km.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Marlow is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Marlow as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Marlow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Marlow station (MLW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Marlow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Marlow by train.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Marlow often also extend their vacation to go to London Paddington (PAD), London, Maidenhead, Tottenham Court Road Station (TCR), Southampton Central (SOU). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Marlow and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Reading to Marlow, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Typically, a two to three-day visit to Marlow is ideal to explore its charming town centre, enjoy the scenic walks along the River Thames, and visit notable sites like Marlow Bridge and the iconic All Saints Church.

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