What is the distance between Southampton and Reading?

About 43 miles (69 km) separate Southampton and Reading.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Southampton to Reading?

If you're headed to Reading from Southampton, chances are that your bus will leave from Southampton Coach Station and arrive at Mereoak P&R. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Southampton to Reading from $50 | Compare & Save up to 32%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Southampton to Reading on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Southampton Coach Station	3h 9m	6:09pm	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	11:15pm	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	Fastest
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	3h 6m	5:11am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	3h 6m	5:11am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Southampton Coach Station	3h	7:15am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Southampton to Reading

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

48mAverage Duration

43 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $72	Average Duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $67	Average Duration48m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29718 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $52

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Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Reading?

Stops in Southampton

A - Southampton Coach Station

B - Southampton Bus Stop

C - W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton

D - Bus Stop Queensway

E - Southampton Central

F - Ferry Terminal

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Southampton to Reading by bus

What is the distance between Southampton and Reading?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Southampton to Reading?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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11/18

$70

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11/22

$58

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$58

11/24

$60

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Reading was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $58

To 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 $58 to $73 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 $58 which is on 2025-11-22.