Train Reading to Polegate from £48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Polegate takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Polegate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 44m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Reading to Polegate train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Polegate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:54 PM → 6:43 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
4:20 PM → 7:08 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 7:43 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 8:09 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:32 AM → 7:14 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:32 AM → 7:14 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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