The average train between Reading and Balcombe takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Balcombe. 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 every 30 minutes between Reading and Balcombe. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Balcombe at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Balcombe. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Balcombe station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Reading to Balcombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Balcombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Reading and Balcombe is 73.3 km. The road distance is 95 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m.
