The average train between Deal and Reading takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Deal to Reading. 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 hourly between Deal and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Deal is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Deal to Reading? 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 Deal to Reading. However, there are services departing from Deal station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Deal to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Deal station.
Deal to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Deal to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Deal and Reading is 167 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Deal to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 17m.