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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: The Hard Interchange
    Operated by: MegabusMegabus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $22
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
    Operated by
    Reading RailAir
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $60
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
    Operated by
    Reading RailAir
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $60
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
    Operated by
    Reading RailAir
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $60
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
    Operated by
    Reading RailAir
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $60
Bus Reading to Portsmouth: Trip Overview

Bus Reading to Portsmouth: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57
Average bus trip duration4h 15m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure5:30 AM
Distance46 miles (74 km)
Latest bus departure9:05 PM

Reading to Portsmouth Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures9
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:30AM - 9:05PM
Minimum Price$25
Average Ticket Price$57
Minimum Trip Duration3h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h15m
Distance46 miles (74 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteReading RailAir, Megabus UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Reading - Portsmouth

The bus is the best choice to get to Portsmouth without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Reading to Portsmouth is about 4h 15m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 46 miles (74 km) that separate the two cities.

About 46 miles (74 km) separate Reading and Portsmouth.

You can choose from 9 travel times and travel with Reading RailAir and Megabus UK. The number of buses running from Reading to Portsmouth may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Reading to Portsmouth a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 5:30 AM and ending at 9:05 PM.

If you're headed to Portsmouth from Reading, chances are that your bus will leave from Mereoak P&R and arrive at The Hard Interchange. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Reading to Portsmouth by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $25, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Reading to Portsmouth is $57. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $25 and $71, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Reading to Portsmouth.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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