The average train between Dartford and Reading takes 1h 23m 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.
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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Dartford to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Abbey Wood station.
Dartford to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Dartford to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Reading is 82.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Reading via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, and London Paddington in around 1h 26m.
