How to travel from Reading to Portsmouth

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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 prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 €46, and a bus costs an average of €46.

Distance: 45 miles (74 km)

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€47

Average price

Cheapest

€52

Average price

2h 7m

Average total duration

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1h 37m

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30m

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3h 58m

Average total duration

3h 28m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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from Reading to Portsmouth

How to get from Reading to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Reading to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
08:03PM3h30
Reading
11:33PMPortsmouth
$671One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
08:03PM3h30
Reading
11:33PMPortsmouth
$671One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:03PM3h30
Reading
11:33PMPortsmouth
$671One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Portsmouth

Travel to Portsmouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Portsmouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Portsmouth is a train with an average price of $58 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Portsmouth:

A train is $0.21 (€0.17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Portsmouth costing on average $58 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Reading to Portsmouth is approximately 45 miles (74 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Portsmouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Portsmouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Portsmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, London Waterloo (WAT). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portsmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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