Portsmouth to Reading Trains

Portsmouth to Reading trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Reading takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

1h 56m
Duration: 62 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 51m

£25–58

Portsmouth to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
2h • 1 change
2:00 PM → 3:55 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 4:48 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 5:48 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:59 AM → 6:52 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:59 AM → 6:52 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:59 AM → 6:52 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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