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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dawlish to Reading
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£134
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
200 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dawlish to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dawlish to Reading will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £134.
Fast trains
To travel from Dawlish to Reading you need to make at least one change.
06:252h31
Dawlish08:56Reading
£1341One-way
0 changes
07:302h32
Dawlish10:02Reading
£1341One-way
0 changes
09:282h12
Dawlish11:40Reading
£1341One-way
0 changes
11:252h25
Dawlish13:50Reading
£1341One-way
0 changes
14:252h17
Dawlish16:42Reading
£1341One-way
0 changes
07:301h59
Dawlish09:29Reading
£1441One-way
1 change
10:532h05
Dawlish12:58Reading
£1441One-way
1 change
15:512h05
Dawlish17:56Reading
£1441One-way
1 change
18:522h06
Dawlish20:58Reading
£1441One-way
1 change
13:502h07
Dawlish15:57Reading
£1441One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dawlish to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dawlish to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 200 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£58 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dawlish to Reading train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:40
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 04:50 Dawlish | 2h45 | 07:35 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 00:30 Dawlish | 7h30 | 08:00 Reading | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dawlish to Reading
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Trains from Dawlish to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 00:47 |
Last train 21:29 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Dawlish to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Dawlish and Reading from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 6m
Cheapest Price
£36
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Price
£151
Cross Country frequency
1 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Price
£134
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Dawlish to Reading train
FAQs: Travel by train from Dawlish to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dawlish to Reading.
Yes, there is a direct train between Dawlish and Reading. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
The train distance from Dawlish to Reading is 200 km.
The train journey from Dawlish to Reading covers a distance of 200 km and takes approximately 2h 13m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Dawlish to Reading leaves at 0:47.
The last train from Dawlish to Reading departs at 21:29.
Booking trains from Dawlish to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Trains from Dawlish to Reading run approximately 4 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Dawlish to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £58.
The cheapest way to get from Dawlish to Reading is by coach, costing approximately £12.
There is no night train service from Dawlish to Reading.
The train station in Dawlish that goes to Reading is Dawlish station (DWL), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dawlish to Reading.
Yes, you can take the train from Dawlish to Reading.
To get from Dawlish to Reading, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dawlish and Reading
Dawlish
Reading
The major train station for departures in Dawlish is Dawlish. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dawlish for your trip from Dawlish to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:05 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free category B3 station. Step free access available only to Exeter bound platform, there is no step free access to Plymouth bound platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During normal staffed hours.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Adjacent to ramp onto Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Dawlish
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Richmond Place next to the station car park
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your journey to Reading from Dawlish.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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