The average train between Fareham and Reading takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Fareham 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 hourly between Fareham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fareham is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fareham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Fareham station and arriving at Reading station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Fareham to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Fareham station.
Fareham to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Fareham to Reading train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Fareham and Reading is 68.8 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Fareham to Reading via Basingstoke in around 1h 29m.