The average train between Reading and Darlington takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. 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 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Darlington at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 19m. 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 19m.
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), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Reading and Darlington is 343.3 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Darlington via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 49m.