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How to get fromReading to Durham (Land)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Durham (Land) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 47m
    £119–176

  2. Drive  256.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Durham (Land)car car 256.8 mi
    4h 34m
    £64–92

  3. Bus

    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
    9h 57m
    £69–107

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, 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
    6h 58m
    £74–308

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, 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
    6h 44m
    £116–252

Reading to Durham (Land) by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Darlington every 4 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Post Office via Heathrow Terminal 5, Dolphin Centre, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Railway Station bus stop, Bus Station Stand A, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 9h 57m.

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