The average train between West Sussex and Reading takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Reading. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Reading station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
West Sussex to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your West Sussex to Reading train tickets online with Southern and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between West Sussex and Reading is 63.8 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 28m.