What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Reading is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Reading. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Reading via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Reading?

The distance between Portsmouth and Reading is 63 miles. The road distance is 55.8 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £25 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Portsmouth to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Reading bus from?

Portsmouth to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Reading train from?

Portsmouth to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Reading?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Reading is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Reading bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Reading train arrive?

Portsmouth to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Reading is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Portsmouth to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Reading?

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Portsmouth to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Reading by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 42m
£25–56
Drive 55.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Readingcar 55.5 mi
1h 14m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 17m
£37–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 19m
£28–38

Portsmouth to Reading by train

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Distance: 62.2 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading via Basingstoke in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 17m.

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