Dartford to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dartford and Reading takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford 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.

1h 24m
Duration: 56 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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1h 13m

£28–83

Dartford to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Dartford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

11:09 PM → 1:29 AM
Arrives next day
2h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:19 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 10:47 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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