The average train between Reading and Darwen takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Reading to Darwen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Reading and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 3:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Darwen station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Reading to Darwen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Darwen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Reading to Darwen train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Darwen is 268.9 km. The road distance is 322 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
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