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How to get fromReading to Portsmouth Harbour (Water)by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Portsmouth Harbour (Water) by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour (Water)unknown unknown
    3h 9m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour (Water)unknown unknown
    3h 50m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour (Water)unknown unknown
    4h 12m

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Map of how to get from Reading to Portsmouth Harbour (Water).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 73.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Portsmouth Harbour (Water), England?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Portsmouth Harbour (Water). However, you can take the train to Basingstoke, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, then travel to Portsmouth Harbour (Water). Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Portsmouth Harbour (Water) via Southampton Central, Central Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, and Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal in around 3h 50m.

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