The average train between Reading and Lindfield takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Lindfield. 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 Lindfield. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Lindfield at 2:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lindfield. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lindfield station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Reading to Lindfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lindfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Reading to Lindfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Gatwick Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Lindfield is 79.2 km. The road distance is 101 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m.