Portsmouth to Reading by train
Reading lies 74 km (46 mi) north of Portsmouth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 42 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 90 km (56 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Portsmouth | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 208,100 | 318,014 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Cosham railway station, Fratton railway station, Paulsgrove Halt railway station | Tilehurst railway station, Reading West, Reading Green Park railway station |
| Postal codes | PO5 | RG1–RG6 |
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Common questions
How far is Reading from Portsmouth?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, north of Portsmouth; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Reading by train?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Portsmouth and Reading?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.