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Reading to Middlesbrough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Middlesbrough takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Middlesbrough. 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 12m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Middlesbroughtrain train
4h 25m
£82–170

Reading to Middlesbrough train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Middlesbrough. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Middlesbrough at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Middlesbrough? 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 Middlesbrough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Middlesbrough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 25m.

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