The average train between Portland and Reading takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Portland and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Reading. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Reading station via Haverhill Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Portland to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Portland and Reading is 143 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Reading via Haverhill in around 3h 18m.