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Basingstoke (Station) to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke (Station) and Reading takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basingstoke (Station) to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23 min
Duration
15 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Basingstoke (Station) to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Basingstoke (Station) and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke (Station) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 15.4 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Basingstoke (Station), England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Basingstoke to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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