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Portsmouth to Reading by train
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Cheapest Price £39.92
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30 days in advance £11.90
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First train04:25
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Last train23:59
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey1hr 24m
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Distance74 kilometres
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Trains per day52
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Avg. journey time1hr 51m
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Train operators
Travelling from Portsmouth to Reading by train
Want to know how to get from Portsmouth to Reading by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Portsmouth to Reading take around 1 hour and 24 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 74 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Portsmouth is scheduled to depart at around 04:25. The last departure is usually at around 23:33 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Portsmouth at around 04:43, with the last train leaving at around 23:59. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 52 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £39.92.
We think any time is a great time to visit Reading, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Reading.
Is there a direct train from Portsmouth to Reading?
The journey between Portsmouth and Reading usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Portsmouth to Reading every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Portsmouth to Reading?
The Portsmouth to Reading train travel takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Portsmouth to Reading train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Reading leaving Portsmouth at around 04:25 and the last train leaving at around 23:33 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Portsmouth at around 04:43, with the final departure at 23:59.
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