The average train between Brighton and Hove and Reading takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton and Hove 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Hove and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton and Hove to Reading. However, there are services departing from Brighton and Hove station and arriving at Reading station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Brighton and Hove to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton and Hove to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Brighton and Hove to Reading train tickets online with Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Thameslink.
The distance between Brighton and Hove and Reading is 90.6 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 26m.
