How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Reading?

The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Reading start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Southampton to Reading?

The average train journey time from Southampton to Reading is 48m, covering a distance of 43 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 42m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Southampton to Reading route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , South Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Reading?

The earliest train from Southampton to Reading departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 20:23.

Which is the best train operator from Southampton to Reading?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Reading?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Southampton to Reading?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Reading?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Southampton to Reading from £8

Next train departures

Next departures from Southampton to Reading on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	42m	17:05	Reading	CheapestFastest
Train	16:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	42m	17:05	Reading	No tags
Train	17:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	44m	18:07	Reading	No tags
Train	17:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	44m	18:07	Reading	No tags
Train	16:15	Southampton Central	50m	17:05	Reading	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to Reading on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	46m	08:09	Reading	Cheapest
Train	16:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	42m	17:05	Reading	Fastest
Train	07:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	46m	08:09	Reading	No tags
Train	08:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	48m	09:11	Reading	No tags
Train	08:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	48m	09:11	Reading	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Southampton to Reading

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 48 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

48mAverage duration

43 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£40 - £61	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £51	Average duration48m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Reading by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Reading start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Southampton to Reading?
The average train journey time from Southampton to Reading is 48m, covering a distance of 43 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 42m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Southampton to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, South Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Reading?
The earliest train from Southampton to Reading departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 20:23.
Which is the best train operator from Southampton to Reading?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Reading?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Southampton to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/12

£12

07/12

£12

Today

£21

09/12

£21

10/12

£20

11/12

£20

12/12

No data

13/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Reading was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Southampton to Reading as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £48 for a train ticket from Southampton to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-10.

What's the cheapest way to go from Southampton to Reading?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 5m	Avg price£50	Daily departures11
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time48m	Avg price£30	Daily departures10

The best way to travel between Southampton and Reading is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £30 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Reading, choose the train, as it will take you from Southampton to Reading in about 48m – that's the fastest way to get there!