Reading to Portsmouth Trains

Reading to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Portsmouth takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 21m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Southampton Central

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1h 53m

£36–59

Reading to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:52 PM → 2:47 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
1:52 PM → 3:50 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 4:49 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
3:52 PM → 5:47 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 10:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 12:47 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 10:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 12:47 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 10:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 12:47 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Portsmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.