Reading to Hastings Trains

Reading to Hastings trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Hastings takes 2h 39m 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.

2h 39m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings

2h 42m

£47–114

Reading to Hastings train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, 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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

11:36 PM → 7:45 AM
Arrives next day
8h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Hastings? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Hastings, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 42m.

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