Explore Reading to Bourne End by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Reading to Bourne End aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from Reading to Bourne End

Ready to book tickets from Reading to Bourne End? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Reading and Bourne End typically run £8.40.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Reading to Bourne End train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Reading to Bourne End is at 00:14 and the last is at 23:37. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:12 and the last one is at 23:21. You can expect 67 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 11 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Reading to Bourne End

Trains can complete this route in as little as 25 minutes. The total distance travelled is 22 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Reading and Bourne End

Tickets for travel between Reading and Bourne End can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Reading to Bourne End

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Bourne End city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Reading and Bourne End by train?

The train journey from Reading to Bourne End covers 22 kilometres in total.

How much does the train from Reading to Bourne End cost?

The minimum fare on this route is £8.40. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Reading to Bourne End by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Bourne End?

The fastest journey on this route takes 25 minutes.