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The average train between Reading and Dover takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 58m
Duration
115 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 41m
£57–125

Reading to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Dover? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 41m.

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