The average train between Horley and Reading takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Horley 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 Horley and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Horley is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Horley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Horley station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Horley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Redhill station.
Horley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Horley to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Horley and Reading is 64.6 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Redhill to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 17m.