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How to get fromDurham to Readingby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Durham to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    3h 44m
    £106–183

  2. Drive 263.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Readingcar car 263.7 mi
    4h 34m
    £66–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 598
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    8h 18m
    £77–157

  4. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 1m
    £78–334

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading
    4h 19m
    £150–220

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    6h 36m
    £107–172

  7. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    4h 29m
    £110–239

  8. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    4h 52m
    £73–177

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 33m
    £132–429

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 46m
    £144–284

  11. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 14m
    £124–338

Durham to Reading by train and subway

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 18m.

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