The average train between Reading and Newhaven takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Newhaven. 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 Newhaven. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Newhaven at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Newhaven station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Reading to Newhaven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Newhaven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Reading to Newhaven train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Reading and Newhaven is 102.4 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Newhaven Town via Gatwick Airport and Lewes in around 2h 51m.
