The average train between Brighton and Reading takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton 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 Brighton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Reading station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Brighton to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Brighton to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Reading is 90.8 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 27m.
