The average train between Chichester and Reading takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Chichester 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 Chichester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Havant and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Reading station via Guildford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Chichester to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Havant station.
Chichester to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Chichester to Reading train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chichester and Reading is 70.2 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Reading via Havant and Guildford in around 2h 15m.