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 £60 - £95 and takes 4h 32m.

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 42m and costs £80 - £190.

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 Sutton Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Reading. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Durham to Reading?

The distance between Durham and Reading is 294 miles. The road distance is 265.2 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 42m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 Sutton Street 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 42m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Durham to Reading bus arrive?

Durham to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway 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 32m 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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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Durham to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 42m
£80–183
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
4h 56m
£57–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 18m
£75–114
Drive 263.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Readingcar 263.7 mi
4h 32m
£64–93
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 13m
£74–261
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading
4h 20m
£120–370
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
£108–249
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 13m
£95–330
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 54m
£118–313

Durham to Reading by train and subway

147Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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 42m. 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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