The average train between Reading and Hastings takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Hastings. 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 Reading and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hastings at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hastings station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Reading to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Reading to Hastings train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Hastings is 126.7 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 6m.
