How to get from Reading to Bournemouth
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Reading to Bournemouth by price and travel time.
- 98 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 19 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Reading to Bournemouth: bus. The two cities are about 98 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 19 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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98 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €36Reading date not recorded | 3h 58m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €54Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 4h 15m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€36Reading date not recorded3h 58m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€54Omio catalogue, Oct 194h 15m · 2 transfersSee 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Reading → London HeathrowbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 05m
- 2London Heathrow → London Heathrow Airport T5 -busLocal bus·45m
- 3London Heathrow Airport T5 - → Bournemouthbus
FlixBus·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow Airport T5 --BournemouthBook →South Western RailwayReading-London, London-SouthamptonBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus, South Western Railway; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Reading to Bournemouth works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Reading to London, about 1h 5m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Heathrow Airport T5 - (45 min). Transfer in London Heathrow Airport T5 - and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bournemouth (1h 45m). In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 15m, 2 transfers.
Reading to Bournemouth: common questions
Is there a bus from Reading to Bournemouth?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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.
Which operators run Reading to Bournemouth?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus, 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.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026