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Reading to Darwen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Darwen takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 3m
Duration
200 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 34m
£108–155

Reading to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, 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 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 200.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.

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