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How to get fromReading to Darlingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    3h 52m
    £92–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus bus 815
    7h 9m
    £61–95

  3. Drive  246.6 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Darlingtoncar car 246.6 mi
    4h 19m
    £62–89

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 4m
    £72–322

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 8m
    £110–180

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 1m
    £108–257

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 57m
    £78–179

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 59m
    £103–344

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 56m
    £124–279

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 6m
    £133–403

Reading to Darlington by train, foot, and subway

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Darlington via London Paddington, Edgware Road, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 9m.

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