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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Reading | Bournemouth | ||||
| Train | Reading | Bournemouth | ||||
| Train | Reading | Bournemouth | ||||
| Train | Reading | Bournemouth | ||||
| Train | Reading | Bournemouth |
Get from Reading to Bournemouth
The journey takes about 1 hour 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 204, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to Bournemouth by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Reading to Bournemouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Reading to Bournemouth start at ZAR 204. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 472. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Reading to Bournemouth?
The average train trip from Reading to Bournemouth takes 1h 23m and covers 103 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 19m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Reading to Bournemouth route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, South Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Reading to Bournemouth?
The earliest train from Reading to Bournemouth departs at 7:52am. The latest train departs at 9:52pm.
What is the best train operator from Reading to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Reading to Bournemouth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Reading to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Reading to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Reading to Bournemouth was searched and found on Jun 19, 2026 with a price of ZAR 185To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to Bournemouth, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ZAR 185 to ZAR 2,790 for a train ticket from Reading to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 185 which is on 2026-06-19.
