How much does a train ticket cost from Basingstoke to Reading?

The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to Reading start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £12. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to Reading?

The average train journey time from Basingstoke to Reading is 22m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Basingstoke to Reading route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway , CrossCountry , South Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basingstoke to Reading?

The earliest train from Basingstoke to Reading departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:13.

Which is the best train operator from Basingstoke to Reading?

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 46 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basingstoke to Reading?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Basingstoke to Reading?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basingstoke to Reading?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Basingstoke to Reading from £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Basingstoke to Reading on 5 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:17	Basingstoke	27m	08:44	Reading	Cheapest
Train	09:49	Basingstoke	17m	10:06	Reading	Fastest
Train	08:17	Basingstoke	27m	08:44	Reading	No tags
Train	09:06	Basingstoke	22m	09:28	Reading West	No tags
Train	09:49	Basingstoke	17m	10:06	Reading	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:17 BST.

Get from Basingstoke to Reading

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

22mAverage duration

14 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi4

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi3.9

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, RegioJet, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basingstoke to Reading by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Basingstoke to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to Reading start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £12. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to Reading?
The average train journey time from Basingstoke to Reading is 22m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Basingstoke to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basingstoke to Reading?
The earliest train from Basingstoke to Reading departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:13.
Which is the best train operator from Basingstoke to Reading?
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 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basingstoke to Reading?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Basingstoke to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basingstoke to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.