Train Reading to Parkstone from £37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Parkstone takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. 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.

2h
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 37m

£32–72

Reading to Parkstone train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Parkstone. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Parkstone at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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