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Reading to Bournemouth train route details

First train
First train
05:44
Last train
Last train
23:37
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Bournemouth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 19m
Distance
Distance
64 miles
Price
Price
£4.20*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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07:52
1h 21m, Direct
Reading
09:13
Bournemouth
CrossCountry
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08:03
1h 59m, 1 change
Reading West
10:02
Bournemouth
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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08:54
1h 19m, Direct
Reading
10:13
Bournemouth
CrossCountry
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09:03
1h 59m, 1 change
Reading West
11:02
Bournemouth
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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09:52
1h 20m, Direct
Reading
11:12
Bournemouth
CrossCountry
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10:10
1h 51m, 1 change
Reading West
12:01
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Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Reading to Bournemouth typically cost around £4.20, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!
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£5.25
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£7.90
Fri13Feb
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£4.55
Sat14Feb
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£4.20
Sun15Feb
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£5.25
Mon16Feb
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£7.90
Tue17Feb
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£7.90
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Reading and Bournemouth - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Explore a range of Railcards that typically offer 1/3 off most train tickets, including the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, as well as the 16-17 Saver, which offers 50% off. They’re easy to purchase and store digitally in your Trip.com app, meaning you're only ever a tap away from great savings.
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Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Reading to Bournemouth. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.

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