What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dover is to rideshare which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Dover is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Dover. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dover. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Dover Priory via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Reading to Dover?

The distance between Reading and Dover is 116 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Dover?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Reading to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dover bus from?

Reading to Dover bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dover train from?

Reading to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Dover?

The best way to get from Reading to Dover is to train via London which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Reading to Dover bus arrive?

Reading to Dover bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Dover train arrive?

Reading to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Dover is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Reading to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Dover.

Can I share a ride from Reading to Dover?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reading and Dover. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Reading to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Dover by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover PriorySt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 39m
£33–91
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Reading to Dover116.5 mi
2h 26m
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal814 / ...
4h 39m
£42–65
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover PrioryLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 27m
£30–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Pencester Road007
5h 39m
£45–81
Drive 116.7 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Dover116.7 mi
1h 57m
£29–42

Reading to Dover by train and subway

122Weekly Services

2h 39mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.3 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 4h 39m.

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