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Reading to Bournemouth train route details

First train
First train
05:44
Last train
Last train
23:38
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Bournemouth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 19m
Distance
Distance
64 miles
Price
Price
DKK 33.41*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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05:44
2h, 1 change
Reading West
07:44
Bournemouth
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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06:43
2h 3m, 1 change
Reading West
08:46
Bournemouth
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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07:00
2h 10m, 1 change
Reading West
09:10
Bournemouth
Great Western RailwaySouth 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
Paris
CrossCountry
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Ticket prices for Reading to Bournemouth typically cost around DKK 33.41, 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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DKK 67.67
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DKK 67.67
Wed4Mar
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DKK 67.67
Thu5Mar
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DKK 41.55
Fri6Mar
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DKK 67.67
Sat7Mar
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DKK 33.41
Sun8Mar
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DKK 67.67
Mon9Mar
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