The average train between Reading and Durham takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Durham at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Durham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Durham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Reading to Durham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Durham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Durham station.
Book your Reading to Durham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Durham is 371.4 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Durham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 21m.