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The average train between Reading and Dortmund takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 21m
Duration
769 km
Distance
€335
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Reading to Dortmund train times

Trains run twice daily between Reading and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:14 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Dortmund? 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.

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  • Distance: 768.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Reading to Dortmund Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 1m.

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