The average train between Worthing and Reading takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Worthing to Reading. 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 Worthing and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worthing is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Worthing to Reading. However, there are services departing from Worthing station and arriving at Reading station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Worthing to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.
Worthing to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Worthing to Reading train tickets online with Southern and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Worthing and Reading is 82.3 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Worthing to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 41m.