The average train between Reading and Littlehampton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Littlehampton. 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 Littlehampton. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Littlehampton at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Littlehampton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Littlehampton station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Reading to Littlehampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Littlehampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Littlehampton station.
Book your Reading to Littlehampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Reading and Littlehampton is 77.7 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Littlehampton via Gatwick Airport in around 3h 12m.