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Reading to Basingstoke train route details

First train
First train
17:19
Last train
Last train
23:09
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Basingstoke
Journey time
Journey time
17m
Distance
Distance
23 km
Price
Price
€ 4.91*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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17:19
22m, Direct
Reading West
17:41
Basingstoke
Great Western Railway
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17:41
24m, Direct
Reading West
18:05
Basingstoke
Great Western Railway
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17:51
18m, Direct
Reading
18:09
Basingstoke
CrossCountry
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18:00
24m, Direct
Reading West
18:24
Basingstoke
Great Western Railway
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18:35
24m, Direct
Reading West
18:59
Basingstoke
Great Western Railway
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18:52
18m, Direct
Reading
19:10
Paris
CrossCountry
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Fares from Reading to Basingstoke usually average around € 4.91, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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