The average train between Reading and Dagenham takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Dagenham. 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 and Dagenham. The earliest departure is at 10:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Dagenham at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dagenham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dagenham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Reading to Dagenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Dagenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chadwell Heath station.
Book your Reading to Dagenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Dagenham is 79.4 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Chadwell Heath via London Paddington in around 1h 18m.