Trains from Basingstoke to Reading

Basingstoke to Reading train information

Basingstoke Reading train map

Train duration 0h20m
Arrival Reading, England
Departure Basingstoke, England
Distance 14 Miles
Train operators Cross Country
Lowest train price from £5.40
Average train price £8.00

Which train company can I use?

There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe but the services between Basingstoke in England to Reading in England are operated by Cross Country.

How much times does it take?

There are 14 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Basingstoke to Reading is around 0h20m. Train travel is most of the time the fastest way to travel to Reading from Basingstoke, and it's also a greener option than driving or taking the plane.

What is the price of the train?

The lowest ticket price we've found to travel in the next month is £5.40 one way.

Best prices for Basingstoke to Reading train tickets

from £5.40 MORE 0h20m

Basingstoke - Reading prices calendar

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Train times Basingstoke to Reading

When are the next trains to Reading?

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
There are no more services available today.
Saturday 30 March
Basingstoke
08:23
Reading West
08:45
0h22m Multiple companies
Basingstoke
08:49
Reading
09:07
0h18m Cross Country
Basingstoke
08:53
Reading West
09:15
0h22m Multiple companies
Basingstoke
09:21
Reading West
09:43
0h22m Multiple companies
Basingstoke
09:49
Reading
10:07
0h18m Cross Country
Basingstoke
09:53
Reading West
10:15
0h22m Multiple companies

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

Best prices for Basingstoke to Reading trains

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

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Basingstoke
Reading
£5.40 30/03/2024 08:49 Cross Country 1 month ago
Basingstoke
Reading
£7.80 30/03/2024 09:49 Cross Country 1 month ago
Basingstoke
Reading
West
£7.80 30/03/2024 08:23 1 month ago
Basingstoke
Reading
West
£7.80 30/03/2024 08:53 1 month ago
Basingstoke
Reading
West
£7.80 30/03/2024 09:53 1 month ago
Basingstoke
Reading
West
£7.80 30/03/2024 09:21 1 month ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Discount Basingstoke - Reading train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Basingstoke Reading 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 residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to break-even. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.

As an example, train tickets from Basingstoke to Reading cost on average £7.40 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £7.40 (£88/£7.40 = 11.89), it turns out that after only 12 one way journeys from Reading to Basingstoke, the railcard will have paid for itself.

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Basingstoke to Reading train £7.40 £4.93 £2.47 11.92

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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