How to travel from Reading to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Reading and Southampton is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 50min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reading to Southampton by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Southampton.

  • Duration58min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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Taxi in Reading

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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance78km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Reading to Southampton by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 50min.

The distance between Reading and Southampton is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Reading and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reading to Southampton is to take the train which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Southampton. It typically takes around 50min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Reading and Southampton with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 50min.

CrossCountry run train services between Reading and Southampton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 50min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reading and Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 50min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 50min.

The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Reading and Southampton. The distance is around 78km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Reading to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Southampton

Transport options from Reading to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
£38($45)
every 3 hours75km (47 miles)
Taxi
58min
£125($150)
on demand78km (49 miles)
Drive
58min
£9($11)
on demand78km (49 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton