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The average train between Dortmund and Reading takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

6h 45m
Duration
478 mi
Distance
£281
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dortmund to Reading train times

Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:56 AM which arrives into Reading at 4:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 35m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 35m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 35m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 34m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 45m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund 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.

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  • Distance: 477.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 57m.

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