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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Dunstable takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Dunstable. 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 35m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Reading to Dunstable train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 41m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Dunstable? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Dunstable.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 72.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Leagrave via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 32m.

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