The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Reading takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth Harbour 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 hourly between Portsmouth Harbour and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Reading. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour station and arriving at Reading station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Portsmouth Harbour to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Portsmouth Harbour to Reading train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Reading is 73.9 km. The road distance is 101 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth Harbour to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m.