Reading to Dover Trains

Trip Overview

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.

1h 59m
Duration: 115 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

2h 27m

£52–125

Reading to Dover train times

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 10:18 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.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:18 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 12:13 PM
1h 57m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 1:13 PM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:14 PM
1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 12:14 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 1:13 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Dover? 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Dover, England?

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 27m.

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