The average train between Reading and Dalston takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Dalston. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Dalston. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Dalston at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Dalston? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dalston. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Whitechapel Station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Reading to Dalston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Dalston train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
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The distance between Reading and Dalston is 62.7 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Dalston Junction via London Paddington, Whitechapel Station, and Whitechapel in around 56 min.