Train Polegate to Reading from £48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Polegate and Reading takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Polegate 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.

2h 53m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 35m

£40–80

Polegate to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Polegate and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Polegate is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:42 PM → 5:30 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 6:32 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:12 PM → 7:03 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:58 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:58 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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