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How to get fromWest Berkshire to Southamptonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from West Berkshire to Southampton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thatcham to Readingtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    1h 57m
    £31–51

  2. Drive 42.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Berkshire to Southamptoncar car 42.9 mi
    53 min
    £11–15

  3. Line 1 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thatcham Cemetery to Station Roadbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2h 28m
    £27–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Berkshire to Southamptontaxi taxi 42.9 mi
    53 min
    £110–140

  5. Bus, line 32 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dryden Close to Newbury Wharfbus bus 1a / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Railway Stationbus bus 32
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2h 36m

  6. Line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Thatcham Cemetery to Station Roadbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3h 41m
    £39–62

West Berkshire to Southampton by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Thatcham to Southampton Central via Reading in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thatcham Cemetery to Coach Station via Station Road, Reading RailAir, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 41m.

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