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Reading to Basingstoke train route details

First train
First train
15:52
Last train
Last train
23:37
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Basingstoke
Journey time
Journey time
16m
Distance
Distance
23 km
Price
Price
€ 4.91*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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15:52
19m, Direct
Reading
16:11
Basingstoke
CrossCountry
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16:10
24m, Direct
Reading West
16:34
Basingstoke
Great Western Railway
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16:39
24m, Direct
Reading West
17:03
Basingstoke
Great Western Railway
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16:52
17m, Direct
Reading
17:09
Basingstoke
CrossCountry
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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
Paris
Great Western Railway
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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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