Southampton to Reading train
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Train schedule Southampton to Reading
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Fastest train times from Southampton to Reading
Fastest Journey
50 m
Average
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
68 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Southampton for Reading every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Southampton to Reading
 | Distance | 42 miles |
 | Average train duration | 50 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £19 (€21) |
 | Train frequency | 24 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Cross Country, South Western Railway or First Great Western Service |
Trains from Southampton to Reading cover the 42 miles long trip taking on average 50 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, South Western Railway or First Great Western Service. Normally, there are 24 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £19, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £12. Travellers depart most frequently from Southampton Central and arrive in Reading.
Train companies: CrossCountry and South Western Railway trains Southampton to Reading
You can travel by train between Southampton and Reading with CrossCountry and South Western Railway for as low as £12. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Southampton to Reading you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Book your CrossCountry Southampton to Reading train with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check CrossCountry up-to-date train timetables for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Southampton to Reading routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable CrossCountry train tickets online that fit your budget. The distance to Reading from Southampton is 42 miles (68 km), and the best price for a one-way Southampton - Reading CrossCountry train ticket starts at £12 if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your CrossCountry ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by train. Waiting in a queue at the train station to purchase your train ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your train tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with CrossCountry!
CrossCountry from Southampton to Reading train information:
- Average Duration: 50 min
- Average Price: £12
- CrossCountry frequency: 8 a day
If you're looking for cheap South Western Railway tickets between Southampton and Reading, check out Omio! With one-way Southampton to Reading train ticket prices starting as low as £25 when you book in advance, we'll help you get to Reading from Southampton by showing you the latest South Western Railway offers, train timetables and tickets for this 42 miles (68 km) route. You can also review relevant ticket information for each class fare available on this journey, such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard with South Western Railway. If you search for South Western Railway tickets between Southampton and Reading in the Omio app, you can quickly see if they are mobile tickets so that you can go paperless when taking the train. Whether you're looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train between Southampton and Reading on offer, Omio makes it easier than ever for you to find that perfect train with South Western Railway so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey.
Travel Tips: Trains from Southampton to Reading
When departing from Southampton, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton, Town Quay. When arriving in Reading, you can end your journey in train stations like Reading, Reading West and Reading.
Omio customers book a train from Southampton Central to Reading most frequently for this route.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Southampton Central and need to travel around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Reading most often arrive at Reading and need to travel around 0.2 miles (420 m) from this train station to the city centre.
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