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Trains from Reading Stations to Southampton Central

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35

train journeys
per day

42

miles (68 kms)

50 mins

fastest journey

00:15 / 00:02

first / last train

13

direct trains

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Reading Stations to Southampton Central

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Reading Stations and Southampton Central , with 13 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading Stations to Southampton Central is approximately 42 miles (68 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 17 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to Southampton Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 50 mins.

Journeys from Reading Stations to Southampton Central Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:15
    6 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    06:47
    Reading
    Southampton Central
    Reading to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:44
    1 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    07:03
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:43
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    07:56
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:41
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    08:58
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:03
    1 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    09:22
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:53
    50 mins Direct
    09:43
    Reading
    Southampton Central
    Reading to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:03
    1 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    10:22
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:52
    50 mins Direct
    10:42
    Reading
    Southampton Central
    Reading to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:10
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    11:22
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:52
    51 mins Direct
    11:43
    Reading
    Southampton Central
    Reading to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:10
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    12:22
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:51
    56 mins Direct
    12:47
    Reading
    Southampton Central
    Reading to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:10
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    13:22
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:51
    52 mins Direct
    13:43
    Reading
    Southampton Central
    Reading to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:10
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    14:22
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:11
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    15:22
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:50
    53 mins Direct
    15:43
    Reading
    Southampton Central
    Reading to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:08
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    16:22
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:52
    53 mins Direct
    16:45
    Reading
    Southampton Central
    Reading to Southampton Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:10
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    17:22
    Reading West
    Southampton Central
    Reading West to Southampton Central

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
Address Bath Spa station, Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Southampton Central Station

Station name Southampton Central (SOU)
Address Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 20:45
Saturday 06:00 - 20:45
Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading Stations and Southampton Central

The travel time between Reading Stations and Southampton Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading Stations and Southampton Central 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 00:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

First class tickets on trains between Reading Stations and Southampton Central typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 13 direct services per day from Reading Stations to Southampton Central

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

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