Worthing to Reading by train
Reading lies 82 km (51 mi) north-west of Worthing, 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.
| Worthing | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 113,866 | 318,014 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Worthing railway station, West Worthing railway station, Goring-by-Sea railway station | Tilehurst railway station, Reading West, Reading Green Park railway station |
| Postal codes | BN11–NR20 | RG1–RG6 |
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Common questions
How far is Reading from Worthing?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Worthing; by road roughly 100 km (62 mi).
How long does it take to get from Worthing to Reading by train?
About 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Worthing and Reading?
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.