The average train between Reading and Dunstable takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Reading to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Reading to Dunstable train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Dunstable is 56.9 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Leagrave via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 46m.
