What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Reading is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Reading. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Durham to Reading?

The distance between Durham and Reading is 294 miles. The road distance is 265.1 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Durham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Reading bus from?

Durham to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Reading train from?

Durham to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Reading?

The best way to get from Durham to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Durham to Reading bus arrive?

Durham to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Durham to Reading train arrive?

Durham to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Durham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Reading is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Durham to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Durham to Reading?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 40m
£101–179
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 2m
£65–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 815
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 37m
£77–166
Drive 263.5 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Readingcar 263.5 mi
4h 39m
£66–95
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading
4h 19m
£140–200
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 31m
£103–243
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
4h 55m
£70–166
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 15m
£115–384

Durham to Reading by train

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Reading RailAir via Darlington, Dolphin Centre, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 37m.

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