The average train between Reading and Durham takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and Durham. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Durham at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Durham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Durham station via Haverhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Reading to Durham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Durham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Durham Station.
The distance between Reading and Durham is 69.1 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Durham Station via Haverhill Amtrak in around 2h 15m.