The average train between Littlehampton and Reading takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Littlehampton 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 Littlehampton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Littlehampton is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Littlehampton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Littlehampton station and arriving at Reading station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Littlehampton to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Littlehampton station.
Littlehampton to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Littlehampton to Reading train tickets online with Southern and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Littlehampton and Reading is 77.7 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Littlehampton to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 3h 4m.