The average train between Reading and Hove takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Hove. 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 Hove. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Hove at 2:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hove. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hove station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Reading to Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hove station.
Book your Reading to Hove train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Reading and Hove is 89.3 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hove via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 25m.