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Which bus from Portsmouth to Reading is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Portsmouth to Reading. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£26
tomorrow
£31
Saturday
£32
Sunday
£32
Monday
Tuesday
£29
Wednesday
£33

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 30m 09:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 14:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £26
National Express 5h 25m 07:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £28
National Express 4h 25m 14:55 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 19:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 0m 08:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 13:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £31
National Express 7h 0m 03:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 10:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
National Express 4h 35m 12:35 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 17:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
National Express 4h 50m 15:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Reading via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 35m
      0
      10:50
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      13:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      14:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      15:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £4

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 03:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 10:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
National Express 4h 15m 12:35 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 16:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
National Express 4h 50m 15:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
National Express 4h 45m 08:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Reading via London, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 45m
      0
      05:35
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      08:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      09:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      10:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 25m 07:40 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 12:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
National Express 4h 45m 08:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
National Express 7h 0m 03:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 10:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £33
National Express 4h 15m 12:35 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 16:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £33
National Express 4h 50m 15:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 20:15 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
      4h 45m
      0
      07:20
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      09:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 10m 05:35 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 10:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £29
National Express 4h 25m 14:55 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 19:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £30
National Express 5h 25m 07:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £31
National Express 5h 30m 09:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 14:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Reading via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 45m
      0
      07:20
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      09:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £7

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 05:35 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 10:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £33
National Express 5h 30m 09:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 14:50 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £33
National Express 4h 25m 14:55 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 19:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £33
National Express 5h 25m 07:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 13:15 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
      4h 45m
      0
      07:20
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      09:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Portsmouth to Reading is £14 on 08/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Portsmouth and Reading?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Portsmouth to Reading. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Portsmouth to Reading. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Portsmouth and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 coaches from Portsmouth to Reading, while Night sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and Reading, with 5 offers.

All facts for Portsmouth to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 4 times by bus from Portsmouth to Reading in one click. Book your Portsmouth to Reading bus ticket starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus £14
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Coach 07:50
Latest Coach 14:55
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 71.8 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Portsmouth to Reading?

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Portsmouth for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
£26
Friday 19/12
£31
Saturday 20/12
£32
Sunday 21/12
£32
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
£29
Wednesday 24/12
£33
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
£39
Saturday 27/12
£31
Sunday 28/12
Monday 29/12
£28
Tuesday 30/12
Wednesday 31/12
Thursday 01/01
Friday 02/01
Saturday 03/01
Sunday 04/01
Monday 05/01
Tuesday 06/01
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 08/01
£14
Friday 09/01
Saturday 10/01
Sunday 11/01

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 £14, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Portsmouth to Reading. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to Reading, with £14. Afternoon 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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Portsmouth to Reading are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Portsmouth to Reading?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Portsmouth to Reading timetable.

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 £26
Fastest Coach 4h 15m
Earliest Coach 07:50
Last Coach 14:55
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 16/12/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Portsmouth and Reading

Here is a map with all coach stations in Portsmouth and Reading. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Portsmouth to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Portsmouth to Reading.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Portsmouth to Reading

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Portsmouth to Reading. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Portsmouth to Reading bus

How much does a Portsmouth Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Portsmouth Reading bus trip is available from £14 and takes 5h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £34. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Reading.

How many connections are available for the Portsmouth Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Portsmouth to Reading is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from Portsmouth take?

The quickest coach from Portsmouth to Reading is provided by National Express and takes 4h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Portsmouth to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Portsmouth at 07:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Portsmouth to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Portsmouth at 14:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Portsmouth Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from Portsmouth to Reading can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Reading from Portsmouth?

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 bus for the Portsmouth Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Portsmouth to Reading?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Portsmouth and Reading. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Portsmouth to Reading?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Portsmouth and Reading change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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