The average train between Reading and Brighton takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Brighton. 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 Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Brighton station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Reading to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Reading to Brighton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Gatwick Express and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Brighton is 90.8 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Brighton via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 15m.
