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Outbound fromReading to Seaford (Sussex) by train
It takes an average of 3h 40m to travel from Reading to Seaford (Sussex) by train, over a distance of around 66 miles (107 km). There are normally 51 trains per day travelling from Reading to Seaford (Sussex) and tickets for this journey start from £36.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:35 | |
| Departure station | Reading | |
| Arrival station | Seaford (Sussex) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 42m | |
| Distance | 66 miles (107 km) | |
| Frequency | 51 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £36.30 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Reading to Seaford (Sussex) in 2 hours 42 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Reading to Seaford (Sussex)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 40 minutes to travel the 66 miles (107 km) from Reading to Seaford (Sussex) by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 51 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to Seaford (Sussex). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Reading to Seaford (Sussex) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £36.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Seaford (Sussex) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Seaford (Sussex)
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