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Compare all timetables for the bus from Portsmouth to Reading

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Portsmouth to Reading from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
tomorrow
$27
Saturday
$37
Sunday
Monday
$28
Tuesday
Wednesday
$29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 3:20 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 10:20 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $27
National Express 4h 50m 3:25 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 8:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
National Express 4h 35m 12:35 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 5:10 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $32
National Express 5h 0m 8:20 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 1:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Reading via London, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 15m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      10:50 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 1h 9m
    • FlixBus
      1h 26m
      0
      11:59 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      1:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 3:20 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 10:20 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $37
National Express 4h 50m 3:25 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 8:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $37
National Express 4h 15m 12:35 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 4:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $40
National Express 4h 45m 8:30 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Reading via Fareham, you can save more than $2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 5%
      4h 55m
      Portsmouth
      5 mi
      11:55 AM
      Fareham
      Bus Station
      4:50 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Reading via London, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 15m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      10:50 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 1h 9m
    • FlixBus
      1h 26m
      0
      11:59 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      1:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 45m 7:20 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 12:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $28
National Express 4h 50m 3:25 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 8:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $28
National Express 4h 25m 12:35 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 5:00 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29
National Express 7h 0m 3:20 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 10:20 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
National Express 4h 55m 8:20 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Reading via London, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 15m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      10:50 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 1h 9m
    • FlixBus
      1h 26m
      0
      11:59 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      1:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 10m 5:35 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 10:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29
National Express 4h 25m 2:55 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 7:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $30
National Express 5h 30m 9:20 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 2:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $32
National Express 5h 25m 7:50 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Reading via London, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 15m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      10:50 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 1h 9m
    • FlixBus
      1h 26m
      0
      11:59 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      1:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Portsmouth to Reading is $27 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Portsmouth and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Portsmouth and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Portsmouth to Reading. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Portsmouth and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 buses from Portsmouth to Reading, while Night sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and Reading, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Portsmouth to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Portsmouth to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Portsmouth to Reading starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus $27
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 3:20 AM
Latest Bus 2:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 44.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Portsmouth to Reading

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Portsmouth for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$27
Saturday 12/06
$37
Sunday 12/07
Monday 12/08
$28
Tuesday 12/09
Wednesday 12/10
$29
Thursday 12/11
$29
Friday 12/12
Saturday 12/13
Sunday 12/14
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
Saturday 12/20
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
Tuesday 12/23
Wednesday 12/24
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Portsmouth to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Portsmouth to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $27, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Portsmouth to Reading. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to Reading, with $27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Portsmouth to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Portsmouth to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Portsmouth to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Portsmouth to Reading are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Portsmouth to Reading

These are the most booked bus companies between Portsmouth to Reading from our users.

National Express from Portsmouth to Reading

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Portsmouth to Reading:

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 3:20 AM
Last Bus 2:55 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Portsmouth and Reading

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Portsmouth and Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Portsmouth to Reading

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Portsmouth to Reading? Or which bus companies serve the route Portsmouth to Reading? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Portsmouth to Reading bus

How much does a Portsmouth Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 7h 0m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Portsmouth to Reading?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading.

On average, how many connections are available from Portsmouth to Reading each day?

Every day, the Portsmouth to Reading bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Portsmouth to Reading take?

The fastest bus from Portsmouth to Reading is offered by National Express and takes 4h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Portsmouth to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Portsmouth starts at 3:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Portsmouth to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Portsmouth for Reading starts at 2:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Portsmouth Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Portsmouth to Reading, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Portsmouth and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Portsmouth to Reading bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Portsmouth Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Portsmouth Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Portsmouth to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Portsmouth to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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