The average train between Hastings and Reading takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Hastings 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 hourly between Hastings and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Hastings to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Hastings to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hastings and Reading is 126.7 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 2h 38m.
