What is the cheapest way to get from Portslade to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Portslade to Reading is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portslade to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Portslade to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Portslade and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Portslade to Reading. However, there are services departing from Romany Close and arriving at Reading RailAir via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Portslade and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Portslade to Reading. However, there are services departing from Portslade and arriving at Reading via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Portslade to Reading?

The distance between Portslade and Reading is 78 miles. The road distance is 65.1 miles.

How do I travel from Portslade to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Portslade to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Portslade to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Portslade to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portslade to Reading bus from?

Portslade to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Portslade to Reading train from?

Portslade to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portslade station.

Train or bus from Portslade to Reading?

The best way to get from Portslade to Reading is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £60 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Portslade to Reading bus arrive?

Portslade to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Portslade to Reading train arrive?

Portslade to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Portslade to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Portslade to Reading is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Portslade to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Portslade to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Portslade to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 6 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Portslade to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portslade to Gatwick Airporttrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2h 25m
£38–54
Drive 64.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portslade to Readingcar 64.7 mi
1h 38m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 43m
£45–58
Line 6 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Millcross Road to Brighton Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
3h 22m
£37–103

Portslade to Reading by train

217Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portslade to Reading.

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Distance: 77.3 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Portslade, Brighton and Hove, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Portslade to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Romany Close to Reading RailAir via Royal Pavilion, Old Steine, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 43m.

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