The average train between Reading and Worthing takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Worthing. 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 Worthing. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Worthing at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Worthing. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Worthing station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Reading to Worthing train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Worthing train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Worthing station.
Book your Reading to Worthing train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Reading and Worthing is 82.3 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Worthing via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 41m.