The cheapest and fastest trains from Branksome to Reading
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Branksome to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Branksome to Reading will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
To travel from Branksome to Reading you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Branksome to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Branksome to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 105 km
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£58 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Branksome to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Branksome to Reading trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:07 Branksome | 2h01 | 07:08 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:47 Branksome | 1h55 | 07:42 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:02 Branksome | 1h59 | 08:01 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:19 Branksome | 1h52 | 09:11 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:17 Branksome | 1h53 | 10:10 Reading | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Branksome to Reading
Trains from Branksome to Reading run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 20:49 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Branksome to Reading trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Branksome and Reading from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
FAQs: Branksome to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Branksome to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Branksome and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 10:00 Saturday 08:00 - 11:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category C station. Steps to both platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Poole Road (A35) Bus Stop outside John Lewis To Poole: Poole Road (A35) Bus Stop opposite John Lewis
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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