The average train between Reading and Dartford takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Dartford. 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 Reading and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Dartford at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 24m • 2 changes
1h 16m • 2 changes
1h 31m • 2 changes
1h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dartford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Reading to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Abbey Wood station.
Book your Reading to Dartford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Dartford is 82.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Dartford via London Paddington, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 1h 37m.
