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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Polegate to Reading. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Reading station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Polegate to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Polegate station.
Polegate to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Polegate to Reading train tickets online with Southern and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Polegate and Reading is 110.3 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Polegate to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 35m.