How to get from Reading to Bournemouth

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We compared the ways to travel from Reading to Bournemouth. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 05m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 98 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

98 km

Which way suits you?

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Train	€50Reading date not recorded	5h 24m4 transfers	See Train details
Bus	€58Omio catalogue, Aug 17	7h 05m1 transfer	See Bus details

Train€50Reading date not recorded
5h 24m · 4 transfersSee Train details
Bus€58Omio catalogue, Aug 17
7h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

Reading to Bournemouth: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€237h 05m · 1 transfer · bus

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Reading → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·40m
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London Heathrow → Bournemouthbus
FlixBus·2h

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

The observed fares belong to earlier dates.

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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.

September 2026

October 2026

5 Mon€23

Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Train· 1h 23m€15Book
Bus· 3h 04m€58Book

Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Aug 17

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Operators seen on these journeys

FlixBusReading-London Heathrow, London Heathrow-BournemouthBook →Airport shuttle busReading-London Heathrow, Southampton-Bournemouth AirportBook →Local busLondon Heathrow-London Heathrow Airport T5 -Book →City transitLondon Heathrow Airport T5 --LondonBook →South Western RailwayLondon-SouthamptonBook →

On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, City transit, South Western Railway; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Reading to Bournemouth works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Reading to London Heathrow, about 40 min. Transfer in London Heathrow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bournemouth (2h). In total it's roughly €23 over 7h 5m, 1 transfer.

Reading to Bournemouth: common questions

How long does it take to get from Reading to Bournemouth?

The most useful route takes about 7h 05m by bus, 1 transfer.

How far is Bournemouth from Reading?

About 98 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Reading to Bournemouth cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €23. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Reading to Bournemouth?

On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, City transit, South Western Railway.

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Bournemouth?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.