Train Reading to Parkstone from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Parkstone takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Parkstone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 56m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 44m

£32–74

Reading to Parkstone train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Parkstone. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Parkstone at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:40 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 5:11 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

5:40 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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