The average bus between Portishead and Reading takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portishead to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Portishead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Portishead is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 8m • 2 changes
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7h 29m • 2 changes


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3h 8m • 2 changes
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7h 29m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Portishead to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Portishead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Portishead station and arriving at Reading station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Portishead to Reading bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Combe Road station.
Portishead to Reading bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Portishead and Reading is 124.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a bus from Combe Road to Bridge Street via Bristol Bus Station and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 3h 53m.