The average train between Reading (Station) and Dalston Junction takes 1h and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading (Station) to Dalston Junction. 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 15 minutes between Reading (Station) and Dalston Junction. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Dalston Junction at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 14m • 2 changes


1h 7m • 2 changes


1h • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Reading (Station) to Dalston Junction? 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 (Station) to Dalston Junction. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Dalston Junction station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Reading (Station) to Dalston Junction train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Dalston Junction train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Dalston Junction train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Overground.
The distance between Reading (Station) and Dalston Junction is 62.8 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Dalston Junction via London Paddington, Whitechapel Station, and Whitechapel in around 1h 7m.