Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Reading to Newhaven Harbour

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Great Western Railway
South Western Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Reading to Newhaven Harbour

Trains to Newhaven Harbour from Reading

First train

10:11

Last train

23:55

Departure stationReading
Arrival stationNewhaven Harbour
Journey time

From 2h 30m

Distance

64 miles (103 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink

What are the train times from Reading to Newhaven Harbour?

Check out the next trains departing from Reading to Newhaven Harbour for Tuesday 20th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
12:2415:303h 6m, 3 changes
12:4315:302h 47m, 4 changes
12:5415:422h 48m, 2 changes
13:0915:422h 33m, 3 changes
13:2416:132h 49m, 2 changes
13:4216:132h 31m, 3 changes
13:5416:412h 47m, 2 changes
14:1216:412h 29m, 3 changes
14:2417:132h 49m, 2 changes
14:4417:132h 29m, 3 changes

Plan your journey from Reading to Newhaven Harbour

Considering a trip to Newhaven Harbour and need more information on how to take the train from Reading to Newhaven Harbour? Start your search with us today!

Usually, the train from Reading to Newhaven Harbour takes around 3 hours 42 minutes. Every day, there are around 0 trains running on this popular route.

There will be 2 changes on your journey from Reading to Newhaven Harbour, as there are no direct trains.

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink and Southern trains operate on this route.

Booking tickets in advance can be cheaper than buying on the day of travel.

Use our Journey Planner to pick the dates and times you want to travel, and we’ll give you all the options.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Reading to Newhaven Harbour?

Want to know more about your journey from Reading to Newhaven Harbour? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How fast can trains travel from Reading to Newhaven Harbour?

The fastest time a train can travel the 64 miles (103 km) from Reading to Newhaven Harbour is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Are there any direct trains from Reading to Newhaven Harbour?

There are no direct trains that run between Reading and Newhaven Harbour. You’ll need to make at least 2 changes along the way.

How far is the train ride from Reading to Newhaven Harbour?

The train ride from Reading to Newhaven Harbour covers a distance of around 64 miles (103 km). The quickest journeys on this route can take 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the best way to travel to Newhaven Harbour from Reading?

With the fastest journeys taking just 2 hours and 30 minutes, we think the best way to travel between Reading and Newhaven Harbour is to take the train! Check out our Journey Planner for times, tickets and prices, or explore the classes and onboard services available on the train.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Reading to Newhaven Harbour?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Reading to Newhaven Harbour is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link