Trains from Reading to Bournemouth

Reading to Bournemouth train information

All trains from Reading (South East England) to Bournemouth (South West England) are provided by Cross Country. The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

On average, the journey takes normally 1h52m by train to cover the 64 miles to go to Bournemouth from Reading. The train duration can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes.

We found trains from £7.50 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares will change depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Reading to Bournemouth train tickets

Reading - Bournemouth prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Reading to Bournemouth by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Reading to Bournemouth trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Reading and Bournemouth by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Bournemouth to Reading and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Reading - Bournemouth train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Reading Bournemouth train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

• When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several trips. But is it really profitable when taking the train from Reading to Bournemouth? Use your calculator, taking into account:

  A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

  B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average cost for a Reading Bournemouth ticket (i.e.: £12.90)(1)

  The first step is to divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of trips needed across the year to start saving money.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£12.90 = 6.82. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 7 trips from Reading to Bournemouth (one way journey).

• Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey