The average train between Reading and Dalston takes 1h and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Dalston. 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 Dalston. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Dalston at 6:50 PM. 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 • 2 changes


59 min • 2 changes


55 min • 2 changes


1h • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dalston. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dalston station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Reading to Dalston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Dalston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
Book your Reading to Dalston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Overground.
The distance between Reading and Dalston is 62.7 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.