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Trains from Reading West to Hove (HOV)

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44

train journeys
per day

55

miles (89 kms)

2hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

05:22 / 22:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Reading West to Hove (HOV)

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On a typical weekday there are 44 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Hove , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 44 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Hove is approximately 55 miles (89 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 40 mins.

South Western Railway, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Hove.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Hove. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 30 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Hove Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:22
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    08:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    06:23
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    08:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    06:40
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    09:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    2 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    09:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    07:17
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    09:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    07:43
    2 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    10:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    08:26
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    10:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    08:38
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    11:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    09:03
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    09:42
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    09:51
    2 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    12:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    10:10
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    10:15
    2 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    12:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    10:52
    2 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    13:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    11:10
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    11:15
    2 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    13:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    11:46
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    14:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    12:10
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    12:14
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    14:53
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove
  • Mon 6th May
    12:39
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:23
    Reading West
    Hove
    Reading West to Hove

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Hove Station

Station name Hove (HOV)
Address Hove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RU
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 21:00
Saturday 05:50 - 21:00
Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Hove

The travel time between Reading West and Hove by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Hove vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 44 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:22, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:53.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Hove. owever, there are 44 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Hove.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading West and Hove, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.