The average train between Reading and Deal takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Deal. 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 Reading and Deal. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Deal at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Deal. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Deal station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Reading to Deal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Deal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Deal station.
Book your Reading to Deal train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Deal is 167 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Deal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.