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

The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to Reading start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to Reading?

The average train journey time from Basingstoke to Reading is 23m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Basingstoke to Reading route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 18 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway , CrossCountry , South Western Railway .

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

The earliest train from Basingstoke to Reading departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:40.

Which is the best train operator from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Reading?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Basingstoke to Reading from £10

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Basingstoke to Reading on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:49	Basingstoke	17m	16:06	Reading	No tags
Train	16:06	Basingstoke	26m	16:32	Reading	No tags
Train	16:06	Basingstoke	21m	16:27	Reading West	No tags
Train	16:28	Basingstoke	19m	16:47	Reading	No tags
Train	16:48	Basingstoke	18m	17:06	Reading	No tags

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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 23 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

23mAverage duration

14 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£10 - £22	Average duration23m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

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, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to Reading start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to Reading?
The average train journey time from Basingstoke to Reading is 23m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Basingstoke to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 18 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basingstoke to Reading?
The earliest train from Basingstoke to Reading departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:40.
Which is the best train operator from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basingstoke to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

10/12

£10

11/12

£10

Today

£10

13/12

£10

14/12

£10

15/12

£10

16/12

£10

17/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Basingstoke to Reading was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £21 for a train ticket from Basingstoke to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.