There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Wareham by train or car
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Train via Southampton Airport (SOU)
best- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 20m£35–62Drive 84.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Warehamcar 84.2 mi
1h 41m£21–31Train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 35m£32–67
Reading to Wareham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Wareham is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Wareham is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Wareham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Wareham via Southampton Airport Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Reading and Wareham is 89 miles. The road distance is 84.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Wareham without a car is to train via Southampton Airport (SOU) which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Reading to Wareham, including transfers.
Reading to Wareham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wareham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Airport Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Wareham is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Reading to Wareham.
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Wareham, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Wareham via Southampton Airport Parkway in around 2h 20m.
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Wareham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
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