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Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Reading

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35

train journeys
per day

63

miles (102 kms)

1hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 23:57

first / last train

12

direct trains

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Bournemouth and Reading , with 12 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bournemouth to Reading is approximately 63 miles (102 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 56 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Reading.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bournemouth to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 21 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Bournemouth to Reading

Journeys from Bournemouth to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:12
    1 hrs 56 mins1 change
    07:08
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:53
    1 hrs 53 mins1 change
    07:46
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:09
    1 hrs 57 mins1 change
    08:06
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:55
    2 hrs 9 mins2 changes
    09:04
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:31
    1 hrs 36 minsDirect
    09:07
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:53
    1 hrs 54 mins2 changes
    09:47
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:40
    1 hrs 30 minsDirect
    10:10
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:54
    2 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    10:56
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:45
    1 hrs 22 minsDirect
    11:07
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:57
    1 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    11:49
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:45
    1 hrs 22 minsDirect
    12:07
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:59
    2 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    13:04
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:45
    1 hrs 21 minsDirect
    13:06
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:57
    1 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    13:55
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:45
    1 hrs 22 minsDirect
    14:07
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:57
    1 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    14:48
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:45
    1 hrs 21 minsDirect
    15:06
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:57
    1 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    15:55
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:45
    1 hrs 24 minsDirect
    16:09
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:58
    1 hrs 57 mins2 changes
    16:55
    Bournemouth
    Reading
    Bournemouth to Reading

About Bournemouth Station

Station name Bournemouth (BMH)
AddressBournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Managed bySW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:45 - 19:15
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 07:45 - 18:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bournemouth and Reading

The travel time between Bournemouth and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bournemouth and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Bournemouth and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 12 direct services per day from Bournemouth to Reading

CrossCountry, GWR, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bournemouth and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.