How to get from Reading to Bournemouth
- 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 11 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 11 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 | €37Reading date not recorded | 5h 24m4 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €58Omio catalogue, Aug 17 | 7h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€37Reading date not recorded5h 24m · 4 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€58Omio catalogue, Aug 177h 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?
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.
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, Aug 17
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 €17 over 7h 5m, 1 transfer.
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 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.
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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 11 Sep 2026