What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Reading is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Reading is to train which takes 23 min and costs £12 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Aldates and arriving at Swansea Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxford and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Oxford to Reading?

The distance between Oxford and Reading is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Reading without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £12 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Reading?

The train from Oxford to Reading takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Reading bus from?

Oxford to Reading bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from St Aldates station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Reading train from?

Oxford to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Reading?

The best way to get from Oxford to Reading is to train which takes 23 min and costs £12 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Oxford to Reading bus arrive?

Oxford to Reading bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Swansea Road station.

Where does the Oxford to Reading train arrive?

Oxford to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Reading is 26 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Oxford to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1480+ hotels available in Reading.

Can I share a ride from Oxford to Reading?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oxford and Reading. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Reading by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
23 min
£12–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Swansea Roadbus X40
1h 23m
£3–5
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Oxford to Readingrideshare 25.7 mi
56 min
£4
Drive 25.9 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Readingcar 25.9 mi
43 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oxford to Readingtaxi 25.9 mi
43 min
£120–150

Oxford to Reading by train

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Distance: 27.3 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Oxford to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 23 min. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Thames Travel operates a bus from St Aldates to Swansea Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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