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The average train between Stockton-on-Tees and Reading takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Stockton-on-Tees to Reading. 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 11m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Stockton-on-Tees to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Stockton-on-Tees and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockton-on-Tees is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 15m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 4m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stockton-on-Tees to Reading? 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.

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  • Distance: 281.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Thornaby to Reading via Darlington, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 9m.

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