The average train between Reading and Pulborough takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Pulborough. 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 Pulborough. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Pulborough at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Pulborough. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Pulborough station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Reading to Pulborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Pulborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Reading to Pulborough train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Pulborough is 64.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m.