Reading to Bournemouth by train + bus
This route from Reading to Bournemouth is not by train the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 5h 24m in total, run by Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, City transit, South Western Railway. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €23. The train is still the quickest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1busReading → London HeathrowAirport shuttle bus
- 2busLondon Heathrow → London Heathrow Airport T5 -Local bus
- 3busLondon Heathrow Airport T5 - → LondonCity transit
- 4trainLondon → SouthamptonSouth Western Railway
- 5busSouthampton → Bournemouth AirportAirport shuttle bus
train or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €50 | 5h 24m | 4 transfers |
| bus | €23 | 7h 05m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Reading to Bournemouth by train: common questions
How long does Reading to Bournemouth take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 5h 24m, 4 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Reading to Bournemouth?
The best price in our latest check was €50. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Reading to Bournemouth?
Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, City transit, South Western Railway. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the bus better?
The bus is cheaper at €23. The train wins on journey time.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
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