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Reading to Basingstoke train prices and times

Planning a journey from Reading to Basingstoke? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as € 4.92, with average prices for this route around € 10.31. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
13:15 24m, Direct Reading West	13:39 Basingstoke	Find Tickets
13:35 24m, Direct Reading West	13:59 Basingstoke	Find Tickets
13:52 16m, Direct Reading	14:08 Basingstoke	Find Tickets
14:16 24m, Direct Reading West	14:40 Basingstoke	Find Tickets
14:35 28m, Direct Reading West	15:03 Basingstoke	Find Tickets
14:52 17m, Direct Reading	15:09 Paris	Find Tickets

Reading to Basingstoke train route details

First train

04:49

Last train

23:38

Departure city

Reading

Arrival city

Basingstoke

Journey time

16m

Distance

23 km

Price

€ 4.92*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Basingstoke

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Reading to Basingstoke during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Reading to Basingstoke for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Reading to Basingstoke, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Reading to Basingstoke ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Reading to Basingstoke train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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