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Outbound fromReading to Epsom (Surrey) by train
It takes an average of 2h 37m to travel from Reading to Epsom (Surrey) by train, over a distance of around 32 miles (51 km). There are normally 62 trains per day travelling from Reading to Epsom (Surrey) and tickets for this journey start from £12.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:52 | |
| Departure station | Reading | |
| Arrival station | Epsom (Surrey) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 23m | |
| Distance | 32 miles (51 km) | |
| Frequency | 62 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £12.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
How to travel from Reading to Epsom (Surrey) by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Reading to Epsom (Surrey)? Look no further.
You'll usually find 62 trains per day running between Reading and Epsom (Surrey), which usually take 2 hours 37 minutes to complete the 32 miles (51 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 23 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Epsom (Surrey) by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Reading to Epsom (Surrey) start from £12.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Epsom (Surrey)? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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