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Reading to Bournemouth Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Reading to Bournemouth, starting from BHD 2.490 and averaging BHD 28.510. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 19m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Wed, Jul 9
Thu, Jul 10
From BHD 3.100
Fri, Jul 11
From BHD 3.100
Sat, Jul 12
From BHD 3.100
Sun, Jul 13
From BHD 2.490
Mon, Jul 14
From BHD 3.100
Tue, Jul 15
From BHD 2.720

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:44 Reading West	07:44 Bournemouth	2h 0m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:43 Reading West	08:46 Bournemouth	2h 3m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:00 Reading West	09:10 Bournemouth	2h 10m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:52 Reading	09:13 Bournemouth	1h 21m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:03 Reading West	10:02 Bournemouth	1h 59m, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:54 Reading	10:13 Paris	1h 19m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Reading to Bournemouth Train Route Details

First train

05:44

Last train

23:34

Departure station

Reading

Arrival station

Bournemouth

Journey time

1h 19m

Distance

102 km

Price

BHD 2.490*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Bournemouth

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Reading to Bournemouth. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Reading to Bournemouth, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Reading to Bournemouth ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Reading to Bournemouth more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Reading to Bournemouth Train Ticket Types

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Reading to Bournemouth Train prices and times

Reading to Bournemouth Train Route Details