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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Southampton Coach Station | Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Southampton Coach Station | Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Southampton Coach Station | Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Southampton Coach Station | Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Southampton Coach Station | Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Southampton to Reading
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $74
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Reading by bus
What is the distance between Southampton and Reading?
The distance covered from Southampton to Reading is 69 km (43 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Southampton to Reading?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southampton Coach Station, in Southampton, and end it at Mereoak P&R, in Reading.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Southampton to Reading was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $84To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Reading, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $84 to $104 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-11-22.
