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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, and a bus costs an average of €46.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Reading by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Reading:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Reading costing on average $58 (€46).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
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