No, Reading Group to Southampton is mapped on map XR only - the only possible routes are Reading - Basingstoke - Winchester - Southampton and diversions via the Laverstock curve via Romsey and Redbridge / Chandlers Ford (not Salisbury).I was wondering if Southampton to Reading is valid on any other routes other than via Reading West?
No, there is no leeway - that is the route for tickets from Southampton to Reading. The map just has to have a name. Other routes require a combination of tickets.Map XR is entitled "Cross Country Routes from South Coast to Reading" so is there any leeway if not travelling on an XC service?
I think it’s really cross country in geography terms, not the TOC. SWR/GWR will get you there as well, also via Basingstoke…Map XR is entitled "Cross Country Routes from South Coast to Reading" so is there any leeway if not travelling on an XC service?
Would it allow you to change at Redbridge (or even Millbrook) if there were suitable trains?I think it’s really cross country in geography terms, not the TOC. SWR/GWR will get you there as well, also via Basingstoke…
By the way, does anyone know what the direct map link from Brockenhurst to Romsey on XR is all about? Is it to allow for a potential reversal short of Southampton if on diversion, because in practice all XC diverts reverse at Southampton anyway…
I remember a discussion a couple of years ago which seemed to believe the two Romsey links were a fudge for journey planners, obviously there’s not normally a Romsey to Basingstoke service either.Would it allow you to change at Redbridge (or even Millbrook) if there were suitable trains?
If you buy a ticket Reading to Swanwick, this is valid:Looks like I will be returning back from Reading the same way.
Yes, although Swanwick fails a fare check at Havant, Fareham is part of Portsmouth Group for routing purposes and Reading Group to Portsmouth Group is valid on maps RB and XS, RB allows travel via Southampton, XS allows travel via Havant. Note that Reading to Havant itself is valid via Eastleigh but not Southampton.If you buy a ticket Reading to Swanwick, this is valid:
Reading - Southampton Central - Swanwick
Reading - Eastleigh - Fareham - Swanwick
Reading - Guildford - Havant - Swanwick
I suggested a ticket Reading to Swanwick because it is a journey I am familiar with, but it looks like a ticket Reading to Fareham is a better option.Yes, although Swanwick fails a fare check at Havant, Fareham is part of Portsmouth Group for routing purposes and Reading Group to Portsmouth Group is valid on maps RB and XS, RB allows travel via Southampton, XS allows travel via Havant. Note that Reading to Havant itself is valid via Eastleigh but not Southampton.
Is there still the occasional XC through service running via Guildford?I was wondering if Southampton to Reading is valid on any other routes other than via Reading West?
Only on diversions.Is there still the occasional XC through service running via Guildford?
I remember a discussion a couple of years ago which seemed to believe the two Romsey links were a fudge for journey planners, obviously there’s not normally a Romsey to Basingstoke service either.
I think even in the full timetable there are very few interchange opportunities using Redbridge or Millbrook to avoid Southampton.
10 mins? Try closer to 30 minsI guess there's alight at Totton, walk to Redbridge (10 mins walk if you're quick) and resume journey to Romsey...
10 mins? Try closer to 30 mins
What was the routing Reading to Salisbury?I've done Reading to Romsey out via Southampton and back via Salisbury, and it still comes up as valid, so this is surely an option with destination Romsey??
Reading to Salisbury is only valid via Basingstoke and Andover (map PZ).What was the routing Reading to Salisbury?