Train Eastbourne to Reading from £51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Eastbourne and Reading takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne 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.

3h 1m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading

2h 46m

£43–85

Eastbourne to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Eastbourne and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

12:05 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 3:57 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 4:27 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:53 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 1:53 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:28 AM
3h • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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