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Reading to Basingstoke train route details

First train
04:49

Last train
23:38

Journey time
16m

Distance
15 miles

Price
US$5.70*
What are the next train times from Reading to Basingstoke?
Discover all upcoming Reading to Basingstoke services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
20:24 Reading West | 20:48 Basingstoke | ![]() | Find Tickets |
20:49 Reading | 21:11 Basingstoke | ![]() | Find Tickets |
20:56 Reading West | 21:19 Basingstoke | ![]() | Find Tickets |
21:25 Reading West | 21:49 Basingstoke | ![]() | Find Tickets |
21:52 Reading | 22:09 Basingstoke | ![]() | Find Tickets |
22:08 Reading West | 22:32 Paris | ![]() | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Basingstoke

Group travel deals
Travelling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Reading to Basingstoke more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.

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 Basingstoke. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.

Split Tickets discount
It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
Typically available up to 12 weeks before departure, they offer the most economical option for those looking to save on travel

Anytime tickets
With no time restrictions, Anytime tickets allow travel throughout the entire day. They're a great option if you require maximum flexibility or aren't sure exactly when you'll be travelling.

Season tickets
Allowing unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, and annual options, you can save approximately 1/3 on train fares

Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets combine flexibility with value, letting you travel on any 8 days within a 28-day period. It's an ideal choice if you don't commute every day but want discounted fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.










