First train | 3:32 am | |
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Last train | 11:33 pm | |
Departure station | Reading | |
Arrival station | Brighton | |
Journey time | From 2h 4m | |
Distance | 56 miles (91 km) | |
Frequency | 217 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $33.79 | |
Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
Want to find out more about taking the train from Reading to Brighton? Look no further.
You'll usually find 217 trains per day running between Reading and Brighton, which usually take 2 hours 40 minutes to complete the 91 km journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Brighton from Reading, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way.
You can save money on train tickets from Reading to Brighton if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from $33.79. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
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