The average train between Reading and Dover takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dover. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Reading to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Reading to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Dover is 163 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 40m.