There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Littlehampton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Southampton
best- Take the train from Reading to Southampton CentralManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to FordSouthampton Central - Brighton / ...
2h 21m£27–61Drive 61.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Littlehampton61.2 mi
1h 29m£15–22Bus, line 701 bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Marine Parade025
- Take the bus from Marine Parade to Anchor Springs Temporary701
4h 52m£45–58Train
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick AirportReading - Gatwick Airport
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to LittlehamptonLondon Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
3h 9m£35–63
Reading to Littlehampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Littlehampton is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Littlehampton is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Littlehampton. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Anchor Springs Temporary via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Marine Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Littlehampton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ford via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Reading and Littlehampton is 89 miles. The road distance is 61.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Littlehampton without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 2h 21m and costs £27 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Reading to Littlehampton, including transfers.
Reading to Littlehampton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Littlehampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Littlehampton is to train via Southampton which takes 2h 21m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 701 bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Littlehampton, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Ford via Southampton Central in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Anchor Springs Temporary via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Marine Parade in around 4h 52m.
Train from Reading to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Ford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–20
Train from Gatwick Airport to Littlehampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Marine Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Marine Parade to Anchor Springs Temporary
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Littlehampton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Littlehampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Littlehampton is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Reading to Littlehampton.
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