The average train between Reading and Darlington takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Darlington. 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 Reading and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Darlington at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Darlington station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Reading to Darlington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Darlington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Reading to Darlington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Darlington is 343.3 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Darlington via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 30m.
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