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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

$25

Saturday

Sunday

$34

Monday

$25

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 35m	12:35 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	5:10 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 12:35:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
	National Express	5h 0m	8:20 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	1:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 8:20:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 45m	8:30 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	1:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
	National Express	4h 15m	12:35 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	4:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:35:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

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
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Portsmouth
  The Hard Interchange
  
  2:50 PM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:35:00 PM to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:30 PM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  4:50 PM
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 25m	12:35 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	5:00 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
	National Express	4h 55m	8:20 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	1:15 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Portsmouth to Reading is $24 on 7/20/2026. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Portsmouth to Reading. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Portsmouth and Reading.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3 buses from Portsmouth to Reading, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and Reading, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Portsmouth to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Portsmouth to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Portsmouth to Reading starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	4h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	12:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	44.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Portsmouth to Reading

Every day, 2 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 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$25

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$34

Monday 07/27

$25

Tuesday 07/28

$26

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$26

Friday 07/31

$25

Saturday 08/01

$25

Sunday 08/02

$24

Monday 08/03

$28

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$26

Friday 08/07

$26

Saturday 08/08

$26

Sunday 08/09

$28

Monday 08/10

$43

Tuesday 08/11

$26

Wednesday 08/12

$26

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$40

Saturday 08/15

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 $24, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Portsmouth to Reading. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to Reading, with $25. 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.

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.

The Hard Interchange

The Hard 6

University

Cambridge Rd

International Port

George Byng Way

City Shops South (Stop D) Bus Station

Rudmore Roundabout

Mile End Rd

Mereoak Park & Ride

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Festival

Calcott

Town Centre

Station Road

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 $24 and takes 4h 35m 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 $24 and $34. 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 2 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 $34. 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 8:20 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 12:35 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

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

More bus routes to Portsmouth and to Reading

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Portsmouth and to Reading. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!