Trains from Reading to Basingstoke

Reading to Basingstoke train information

Which operators can I use?

There are many train companies across the country & Europe but the journey connecting Reading in England to Basingstoke in England are run by Cross Country.

How far is it by train?

On average, it takes normally 0h22m by train to cover the 14 miles to go to Basingstoke from Reading. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Based on our data, the lowest price to travel in the next 180 days is £8.17. This fare is based on an adult fare and is not including the savings you can make with a discount card.

Best prices for Reading to Basingstoke train tickets

Reading - Basingstoke prices calendar

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

Reading - Basingstoke: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

Getting your train ticket beforehand is often cheaper than leaving it to the day you travel. However, as you may see in the chart above, the price of train tickets Reading to Basingstoke tend to remain approximately the same and cost £7.

Best prices for Reading to Basingstoke trains

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

Discount Reading - Basingstoke train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Reading Basingstoke train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to estimate the number of journeys you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, the discount on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Reading Basingstoke ticket is £9.47 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £9.47: £88/£9.47 = 9.3. You will need to make on average 10 trips from Basingstoke to Reading (one way trip) with your railcard to start saving money.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train 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