Dorchester to Reading Trains

Dorchester to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dorchester and Reading takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester 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.

2h 42m
Duration: 103 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 36m

£43–96

Dorchester to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Dorchester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

8:33 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

8:33 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

8:33 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:29 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dorchester to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.