The average train between Reading and Arundel takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Arundel. 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 Reading and Arundel. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Arundel at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Arundel. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Arundel station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Reading to Arundel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Arundel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Reading and Arundel is 73 km. The road distance is 134 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m.