The average train between Basingstoke and Reading takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basingstoke 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Basingstoke and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:08 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Basingstoke to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Basingstoke to Reading train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Basingstoke and Reading is 23 km. The road distance is 25 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Basingstoke to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 27 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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