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Farnborough Main to Reading Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Farnborough Main to Reading? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £5.25, with average prices for this route around £8.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Sun, Sep 7
    From £8.60
  • Mon, Sep 8
    From £8.60
  • Tue, Sep 9
    From £8.60
  • Wed, Sep 10
    From £8.60
  • Thu, Sep 11
    From £8.60
  • Fri, Sep 12
    From £8.60
  • Sat, Sep 13
    From £5.25
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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18:38
Farnborough Main
19:28
Reading West
50m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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19:06
Farnborough Main
19:52
Reading
46m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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19:38
Farnborough Main
20:27
Reading West
49m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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20:06
Farnborough Main
20:53
Reading
47m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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20:38
Farnborough Main
21:27
Reading West
49m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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21:06
Farnborough Main
21:52
Paris
46m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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Farnborough Main to Reading Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:54
Last train
Last train
23:54
Departure station
Departure station
Farnborough Main
Arrival station
Arrival station
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
46m
Distance
Distance
15 miles
Price
Price
£5.25*
Train operators
Train operators
Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Farnborough Main to Reading

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Farnborough Main to Reading. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Farnborough Main to Reading for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Farnborough Main to Reading, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Farnborough Main to Reading ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Farnborough Main to Reading train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.