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Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Reading Stations

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48

train journeys
per day

45

miles (73 kms)

1hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

04:36 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Reading Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 48 scheduled rail journeys between Portsmouth & Southsea and Reading Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 48 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading Stations is approximately 45 miles (73 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 7 mins.

South Western Railway, Southern, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Portsmouth & Southsea and Reading Stations.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 38 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading Stations

Journeys from Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading Stations Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    04:36
    2 hrs 16 mins1 change
    06:52
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    04:52
    2 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    07:08
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:20
    2 hrs 13 mins1 change
    07:33
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:44
    1 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    07:42
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading West
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading West
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:54
    2 hrs 8 mins1 change
    08:02
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading West
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading West
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:05
    2 hrs 4 mins1 change
    08:09
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:19
    1 hrs 56 mins1 change
    08:15
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:00
    1 hrs 59 mins1 change
    08:59
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading West
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading West
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:24
    1 hrs 47 mins1 change
    09:11
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:00
    1 hrs 43 mins1 change
    09:43
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading West
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading West
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:27
    1 hrs 43 mins1 change
    10:10
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:00
    1 hrs 52 mins1 change
    10:52
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading West
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading West
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:20
    1 hrs 44 mins1 change
    11:04
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:27
    1 hrs 40 mins1 change
    11:07
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:00
    1 hrs 45 mins1 change
    11:45
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading West
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading West
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:27
    1 hrs 39 mins1 change
    12:06
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:51
    2 hrs 6 mins1 change
    12:57
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:00
    1 hrs 58 mins1 change
    12:58
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading West
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading West
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:27
    1 hrs 39 mins1 change
    13:06
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:00
    1 hrs 51 mins1 change
    13:51
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Reading West
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Reading West

About Portsmouth & Southsea Station

Station name Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
AddressPortsmouth & Southsea station, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1EQ
Managed bySW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:40 - 20:30
Saturday 05:40 - 20:30
Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Portsmouth & Southsea and Reading Stations

The travel time between Portsmouth & Southsea and Reading Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Portsmouth & Southsea and Reading Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 48 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:36, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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Amenities on trains between Portsmouth & Southsea and Reading Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Portsmouth & Southsea & Reading Stations. owever, there are 48 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, Southern, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Portsmouth & Southsea and Reading Stations.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Portsmouth & Southsea and Reading Stations, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.