Train Chichester to Reading from £49 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chichester and Reading takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 20m
Duration: 80 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 32m

£40–68

Chichester to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Chichester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:04 PM → 8:09 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:03 PM → 9:08 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:03 PM → 6:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 2m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:08 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:09 AM
2h • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:08 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:09 AM
2h • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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