The average train between Reading and Portsmouth Harbour takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Reading and Portsmouth Harbour. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Portsmouth Harbour at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 4m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change

2h • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Reading to Portsmouth Harbour? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via Portsmouth Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Reading to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Basingstoke station.
Reading to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Reading to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Portsmouth Harbour is 73.9 km. The road distance is 101 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbour hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.