The average train between Lewes and Reading takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes 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 Lewes and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Reading station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Lewes to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Lewes to Reading train tickets online with Southern and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lewes and Reading is 94.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 22m.
