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How to get fromBerkshire to Southamptonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Berkshire to Southampton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2h 3m
    £64–89

  2. Drive 47.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkshire to Southamptoncar car 47.1 mi
    1h
    £12–17

  3. Line 6 bus, line 32 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Mary & St Nicholas Church to Newbury Wharfbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Railway Stationbus bus 32
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2h 27m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Berkshire to Southamptontaxi taxi 47.1 mi
    1h
    £210–260

  5. Line 6 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Water Street to Newbury Wharfbus bus 6
    2. Take the train from Newbury to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2h 50m

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  • Distance: 61.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Berkshire, England and Southampton, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 51 min.

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