The average train between Reading and West Sussex takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to West Sussex. 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 West Sussex. 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 West Sussex at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at West Sussex station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Reading to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Reading and West Sussex is 63.8 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m.
