Reading to Durham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Durham takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 34m
Duration: 292 mi
Distance: £129
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

4h 16m

£102–174

Reading to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:46 PM → 5:17 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
2:46 PM → 6:17 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
3:46 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
4:46 PM → 8:19 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Durham? 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.