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The average train between Reading and Southsea takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Southsea. 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 59m
Duration
61 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Frattontrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 6m
£23–47

Reading to Southsea train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Southsea. 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 Southsea at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 39m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 46m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 11m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 43m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 11m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 43m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 11m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 43m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Southsea? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Southsea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 61.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Southsea, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Fratton hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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