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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Durham by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Durhamtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 25m
    £150–220

  2. Drive 263.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Durhamcar car 263.2 mi
    4h 39m
    £64–93

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3h 57m
    £77–330

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 26m
    £102–187

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3h 45m
    £109–248

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4h 43m
    £71–167

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain train
    6h 11m
    £141–286

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    6h 14m
    £143–450

Reading to Durham by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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