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Compare train and bus for Reading to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, while a bus costs an average of $66.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Reading to Portsmouth
Compare the available ways to get from Reading to Portsmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Portsmouth:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Portsmouth costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$33. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Portsmouth
How to get from Reading to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 AM 3h20 Reading 2:25 PM Portsmouth $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:05 AM 3h20 Reading 2:25 PM Portsmouth $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:05 AM 3h20 Reading 2:25 PM Portsmouth $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:05 PM 3h30 Reading 6:35 PM Portsmouth $63 1 One-way 0 transfers2:05 PM 3h30 Reading 5:35 PM Portsmouth $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Portsmouth:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Portsmouth costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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