Reading to Worthing by train
Worthing lies 82 km (51 mi) south-east of Reading, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 47 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 100 km (62 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Reading | Worthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 318,014 | 113,866 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Tilehurst railway station, Reading West, Reading Green Park railway station | Worthing railway station, West Worthing railway station, Goring-by-Sea railway station |
| Postal codes | RG1–RG6 | BN11–NR20 |
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Common questions
How far is Worthing from Reading?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Reading; by road roughly 100 km (62 mi).
How long does it take to get from Reading to Worthing by train?
About 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Reading and Worthing?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.