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Merstham to Reading Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Merstham to Reading? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €14.69, with average prices for this route around €25.75. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
22:01 Merstham	23:21 Reading	1h 20m, Changes required	Find Tickets
22:31 Merstham	00:17+1 Reading	1h 46m, Changes required	Find Tickets
23:12 Merstham	00:45+1 Paris	1h 33m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Merstham to Reading Train Route Details

First train

05:13

Last train

23:12

Departure station

Merstham

Arrival station

Reading

Journey time

1h 18m

Distance

62 km

Price

€14.69*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Merstham 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 Merstham 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 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 Merstham 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%

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 Merstham 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

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Merstham to Reading more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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

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