Dover to Reading by train
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Overview: trains from Dover to Reading
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Taking the train from Dover to Reading
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Cost of train tickets between Dover and Reading
The cheapest train tickets from Dover to Reading start at US$101.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Dover to Reading is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Train timetable for travel between Dover and Reading
There are a number of different options for travellers going from Dover to Reading by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 04:30
Last daily departure (weekday): 22:49
First daily departure (weekend): 04:58
Last daily departure (weekend): 21:50
Average number of daily trains: 49 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 14 minutes
Travel time and distance between Dover and Reading
The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, covering a total of 163 kilometres.
Booking horizon for travel between Dover and Reading
Tickets for travel between Dover and Reading can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Learn more about train travel from Dover to Reading
Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Dover and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Reading city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Dover to Reading
Want to know more about your journey from Dover to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Dover and Reading is 163 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at US$101.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest travel time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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