The average train between Littlehampton and Reading takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours 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 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Littlehampton is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. 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 Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Littlehampton to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ford station.
Littlehampton to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Littlehampton to Reading train tickets online with Southern and Cross Country.
The distance between Littlehampton and Reading is 77.7 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Ford to Reading via Southampton Central in around 2h 48m.