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Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Portsmouth

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

today
$29
tomorrow
$34
Sunday
Monday
$27
Tuesday
Wednesday
$20
Thursday
$31

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 25m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 4:50 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $29
National Express 5h 10m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $31
National Express 4h 50m 3:45 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:35 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Portsmouth via London, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      4:45 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      5:55 AM
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 2h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      8:00 AM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      10:40 AM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 30m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:50 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $34
National Express 4h 45m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:20 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $36
National Express 5h 0m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 4:25 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $38
National Express 5h 10m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Portsmouth via London, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 20m
      0
      2:05 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      3:10 PM
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      1h 55m
      0
      3:30 PM
      London
      Wandsworth
      5:25 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 1h 25m shorter, and you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 30m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:50 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $27
National Express 5h 10m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $31
National Express 5h 0m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:35 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $32
National Express 5h 0m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 4:25 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Portsmouth via London, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 40m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      9:50 PM
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 30m
      0
      10:00 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:30 AM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 1h 20m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 4:55 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:30 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $20
National Express 5h 50m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:25 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $31
National Express 6h 35m 1:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:40 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Portsmouth via London, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 40m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      9:50 PM
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 30m
      0
      10:00 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:30 AM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 1h 55m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 4:55 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:30 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $31
National Express 6h 35m 1:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:40 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $33
National Express 5h 50m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:25 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Portsmouth via London, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 40m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      9:50 PM
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 30m
      0
      10:00 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:30 AM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 1h 55m shorter, and you will save $13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Reading to Portsmouth is $19 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Portsmouth

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Portsmouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Reading to Portsmouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Reading and Portsmouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Reading to Portsmouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Reading and Portsmouth, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Portsmouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Reading to Portsmouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Portsmouth starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 4h 45m
Earliest Bus 11:25 AM
Latest Bus 4:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 44.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Portsmouth

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Reading for Portsmouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 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
$29
Saturday 12/06
$34
Sunday 12/07
Monday 12/08
$27
Tuesday 12/09
Wednesday 12/10
$20
Thursday 12/11
$31
Friday 12/12
Saturday 12/13
$31
Sunday 12/14
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
$41
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
Saturday 12/20
$37
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
Tuesday 12/23
$44
Wednesday 12/24
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Portsmouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Portsmouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Portsmouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Portsmouth, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Portsmouth

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 Reading to Portsmouth 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 Reading to Portsmouth, 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 Reading to Portsmouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Portsmouth

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Portsmouth

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

FAQs about the Reading to Portsmouth bus

How much does a Reading Portsmouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 5h 35m to reach Portsmouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Portsmouth.

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

Every day, the Reading to Portsmouth bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Reading to Portsmouth is offered by National Express and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Portsmouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Portsmouth from Reading starts at 11:25 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 Reading to Portsmouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Portsmouth starts at 4:55 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 Reading Portsmouth route?

When traveling by bus from Reading to Portsmouth, 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 Reading and Portsmouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Portsmouth 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 Reading to Portsmouth 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 Reading Portsmouth 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 Reading Portsmouth 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 Reading to Portsmouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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