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Basingstoke to Reading train route details

First train
First train
05:49
Last train
Last train
23:23
Departure city
Departure city
Basingstoke
Arrival city
Arrival city
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
16m
Distance
Distance
23 km
Price
Price
MYR 22.54*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

What are the next train times from Basingstoke to Reading?

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17:49
18m, Direct
Basingstoke
18:07
Reading
CrossCountry
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17:53
23m, Direct
Basingstoke
18:16
Reading West
Great Western Railway
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18:17
22m, Direct
Basingstoke
18:39
Reading West
Great Western Railway
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18:37
22m, Direct
Basingstoke
18:59
Reading West
Great Western Railway
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18:48
19m, Direct
Basingstoke
19:07
Reading
CrossCountry
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19:07
23m, Direct
Basingstoke
19:30
Paris
Great Western Railway
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How to book cheap train tickets from Basingstoke to Reading

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Basingstoke and Reading on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
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