Darlington to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Reading takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Darlington to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m
Duration: 272 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 14m

£96–169

Darlington to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
5:58 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
5:58 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
5:58 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
5:58 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
5:58 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:26 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 26m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 1:26 PM
3h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington to Reading? 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.

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Farringdon station, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 14m.

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