The average train between Reading and Southsea takes 1h 55m 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.
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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 43m • 1 change

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2h 11m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southsea. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Southsea station via Fratton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Reading to Southsea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Basingstoke station.
Reading to Southsea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Fratton station.
Book your Reading to Southsea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Southsea is 75.3 km. The road distance is 99 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Fratton hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m.