The average train between Dagenham and Reading takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Dagenham to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Dagenham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dagenham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel station and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 15m • 2 changes


1h 17m • 2 changes


1h 16m • 2 changes


1h 17m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dagenham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dagenham station and arriving at Reading station via Whitechapel station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Dagenham to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Dagenham East station.
Dagenham to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Dagenham to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dagenham and Reading is 79.4 km. The road distance is 83 km.
There is no direct connection from Dagenham to Reading. However, you can take the subway to Whitechapel station, walk to Whitechapel Station, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Dagenham East station to Reading via Whitechapel station and Whitechapel Station in around 1h 53m.