How to get from Reading to Bournemouth
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 7h 05m, from €23.
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.
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.
- 1Reading → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·40m - 2London Heathrow → BournemouthbusFlixBus·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Reading to Bournemouth: train, bus
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.
Along the way to Bournemouth
ArrivalBournemouthWhat 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Aug 17
Who runs Reading to Bournemouth
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €23. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Reading to Bournemouth?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Reading to Bournemouth without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 05m.
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.
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