The average train between Ashtead and Reading takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ashtead 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 every 30 minutes between Ashtead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashtead is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Dorking and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashtead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ashtead station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Ashtead to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Dorking Deepdene station.
Ashtead to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Ashtead to Reading train tickets online with Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Ashtead and Reading is 49 km. The road distance is 72 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Dorking Deepdene to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m.