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How to get from Reading to Brighton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Reading to Brighton in Brighton And Hove, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Gatwick Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 7 bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to North Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 77
Walk to Brighton
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gatwick Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID A
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Street, Brighton
    ID C
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brighton
    Walk to
    Brighton
    Clarence Yard
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, SOUTHERN and 12A

To get from Reading to Brighton in Brighton And Hove, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Gatwick Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 12A bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to North Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 12A12A
Walk to Brighton
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gatwick Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID D
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 12A12A
    Wait for bus
    12A
    Eastbourne Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Street, Brighton
    ID C
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brighton
    Walk to
    Brighton
    Clarence Yard
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Reading to Brighton

The distance between Reading, Brighton And Hove and Brighton, Brighton And Hove is approximately 76.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading to Brighton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brighton And Hove – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Reading

Reading is located at Reading, Brighton And Hove and the nearest public transport station is South West Interchange, Reading Town Centre.

Bus stations close to Reading:

  • South West Interchange, Reading Town Centre
  • Forbury Road, Reading Town Centre
  • Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre

Public transport stations close to Brighton, Brighton And Hove

Brighton is located at Clarence Yard, Brighton And Hove and the nearest public transport station is Old Steine South, Brighton.

Train stations close to Brighton:

  • Brighton
  • Preston Park
  • London Road (Brighton)

Bus stations close to Brighton:

  • Old Steine South, Brighton
  • Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton
  • Old Steine, Brighton

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, SOUTHERN and 12A

To get from Reading to Brighton in Brighton And Hove, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Gatwick Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 12A bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to North Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 12A12A
Walk to Brighton
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gatwick Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID D
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 12A12A
    Wait for bus
    12A
    Eastbourne Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Street, Brighton
    ID C
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brighton
    Walk to
    Brighton
    Clarence Yard
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Brighton?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reading to Brighton?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 12A.

  • Is there a direct train between Reading and Brighton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reading to Brighton?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Gatwick Airport station near Reading in Reading to Gatwick Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brighton station near Brighton in Brighton And Hove.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reading to Brighton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Reading in Reading and Brighton in Brighton And Hove by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Reading to get to Brighton?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Gatwick Airport station near Reading in Reading.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Reading and Brighton?

    Get off the train at the Brighton stop, which is closest to Brighton in Brighton And Hove.

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