The average train between Durham and Reading takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Durham to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Durham to Reading train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Durham and Reading is 371.4 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Edgware Road, and London Paddington in around 3h 49m.