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Poole to Reading Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Poole to Reading, starting from SAR 99.55 and averaging SAR 258.93. The entire journey takes no more than 1 ساعة 56 دقائق. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:41 2 ساعات 18 دقائق, 2 change Poole	08:59 Reading West	Find Tickets
07:11 1 ساعة 58 دقائق, 1 change Poole	09:09 Reading	Find Tickets
07:41 2 ساعات 2 دقائق, 2 change Poole	09:43 Reading West	Find Tickets
08:10 1 ساعة 56 دقائق, 1 change Poole	10:06 Reading	Find Tickets
08:41 2 ساعات 11 دقائق, 2 change Poole	10:52 Reading West	Find Tickets
09:07 2 ساعات 1 دقيقة, 1 change Poole	11:08 Paris	Find Tickets

Poole to Reading Train Route Details

First train

05:00

Last train

23:54

Departure city

Poole

Arrival city

Reading

Journey time

1 ساعة 56 دقائق

Distance

108 km

Price

SAR 99.55*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Poole to Reading

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Poole to Reading can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 Poole 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

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.

Poole to Reading train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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