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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Reading:
A train is $38 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Reading costing on average $58 (€58).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Reading
How to get from Southampton to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G0086210:15 AM0h51Southampton Central (SOU)11:06 AMReading station (RDG)$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G0086210:15 AM0h51Southampton Central (SOU)11:06 AMReading station (RDG)$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G0086210:15 AM0h51Southampton Central (SOU)11:06 AMReading station (RDG)$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G008599:15 AM0h52Southampton Central (SOU)10:07 AMReading station (RDG)$331One-way0 transfers
- G008568:15 AM0h52Southampton Central (SOU)9:07 AMReading station (RDG)$331One-way0 transfers
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C030408:30 AM1h13Southampton Central (SOU)9:43 AMReading West (RDW)$331One-way2 transfers
- NX032 · RRRA18:30 PM2h45Southampton, Coach Station11:15 PMReading, Blagrave Street$551One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · RRRA17:00 PM3h07Southampton, Coach Station10:07 PMReading, Blagrave Street$571One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · RRRA15:30 PM3h08Southampton, Coach Station8:38 PMReading, Blagrave Street$571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Reading:
A train is $38 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Reading costing on average $58 (€58).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express, Unilink to go to Reading by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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