The average train between Reading and Falmer takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Falmer. 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 Reading and Falmer. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Falmer at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Falmer. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Falmer station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Reading to Falmer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Falmer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Reading to Falmer train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Reading and Falmer is 90.9 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Falmer via Gatwick Airport and Lewes in around 2h 39m.