The average train between Reading and Littlehampton takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Littlehampton at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. 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 Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Reading to Littlehampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Littlehampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ford station.
Book your Reading to Littlehampton train tickets online with Cross Country and Southern.
The distance between Reading and Littlehampton is 77.7 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ford via Southampton Central in around 2h 19m.