Trains tickets from Reading to Basingstoke

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading West
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Basingstoke
    Destination location: Basingstoke
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Basingstoke
    Destination location: Basingstoke
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading West
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Basingstoke
    Destination location: Basingstoke
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Basingstoke
    Destination location: Basingstoke
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading West
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Basingstoke
    Destination location: Basingstoke
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Reading to Basingstoke.

Average Price$7 - $29Average Duration24m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$3 - $3Average Duration30m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Basingstoke

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Basingstoke. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
30mAverage Duration
$3Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Reading to Basingstoke: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$14
Average train trip duration24m
Number of daily trains22
Earliest train departure6:57am
Distance15 miles (23 km)
Latest train departure11:37pm

Reading to Basingstoke Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/29
$13
04/30
$13
Today
$13
05/02
$13
05/03
$13
05/04
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05/05
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05/06
$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Basingstoke was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to Basingstoke, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $27 for a train ticket from Reading to Basingstoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-05-02.

Usually RDG_CROSSCOUNTRY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Reading to Basingstoke is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Basingstoke, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Reading and Basingstoke compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Reading to Basingstoke while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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Train from Basingstoke to Reading

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