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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Bishop Auckland takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Bishop Auckland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 27m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading to Bishop Auckland train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Bishop Auckland. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Bishop Auckland at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 5m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 5m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 5m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 52m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Bishop Auckland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reading to Bishop Auckland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Bishop Auckland, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Bishop Auckland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 4h 40m.

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