The average train between Reading and Dronfield takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Dronfield. 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 4 hours between Reading and Dronfield. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Dronfield at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dronfield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Reading to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Reading to Dronfield train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Reading and Dronfield is 208.1 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Sheffield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m.