Train Dunstable to Reading from £52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunstable and Reading takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dunstable 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.

1h 34m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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1h 37m

£34–87

Dunstable to Reading train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Dunstable and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

9:38 PM → 11:25 PM
1h 47m • 2 changes
10:08 PM → 11:53 PM
1h 45m • 2 changes
10:36 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
2h 12m • 2 changes
11:06 PM → 1:14 AM
Arrives next day
2h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:04 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:38 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
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