The average train between Reading and Lancing takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Lancing. 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 Lancing. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Lancing at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lancing. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lancing station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Reading to Lancing train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lancing train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lancing station.
Book your Reading to Lancing train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Reading and Lancing is 83.2 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Lancing via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 37m.