What is the cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Reading is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Durham (Land) and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham (Land) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Reading RailAir via Dolphin Centre and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Durham (Land) and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Durham (Land) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Reading via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Durham (Land) to Reading?

The distance between Durham (Land) and Reading is 281 miles. The road distance is 258.7 miles.

How do I travel from Durham (Land) to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Durham (Land) to Reading?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Durham (Land) to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Reading bus from?

Durham (Land) to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Reading train from?

Durham (Land) to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Durham (Land) to Reading?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Reading is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Reading bus arrive?

Durham (Land) to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Reading train arrive?

Durham (Land) to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Durham (Land) to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Land) to Reading is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Durham (Land) to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Reading.

Durham (Land) to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading
6h 26m
£114–177
Drive 257.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Readingcar 257.2 mi
4h 33m
£64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 815
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 50m
£69–107
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 54m
£75–311
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 26m
£116–253
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
6h 51m
£77–183

Durham (Land) to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 279.1 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Durham (Land), England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Reading RailAir via Newgate Street - Medical Centre, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Dolphin Centre, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 50m.

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