Distance | 42 miles (68 km) |
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Available travel modes | Train or bus |
Ticket price range | $9 - $13 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€7) • 2 h 6 min |
Fastest mode | Train • $13 (€11) • 49 min |
Popular travel companies | National Express or CrossCountry |
Take a train or bus to travel 42 miles (68 km) to Reading from Southampton. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Southampton to Reading.
How to get from Southampton to Reading by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Southampton to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Find the best trip between Southampton and Reading with Omio's travel partners National Express, CrossCountry and South Western Railway! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Southampton and Reading. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel between Southampton and Reading, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
There are 2 travel options from Southampton to Reading: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Reading is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€7) compared to other travel options to Reading:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Southampton to Reading costing on average $13 (€11).
The fastest way to get to Reading from Southampton is by train with an average travel time of 49 min.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 6 min.
You should expect to travel around 42 miles (68 km) between Southampton and Reading.
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Reading is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Reading from Southampton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Southampton to Reading:
The following travel companies offer services from Southampton to Reading:
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to Reading with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Reading as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Southampton and Reading.
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