There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Durham (Land) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 47m£144–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
12h 5m£56–83Drive 256.8 mi
- Drive from Reading to Durham (Land)car 256.8 mi
4h 33m£63–92Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 48m£76–322Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 46m£116–260
Reading to Durham (Land) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Durham (Land) is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Durham (Land) is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Interchange, Bus Station Stand H and Saddler Street Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Reading and Durham (Land) is 281 miles. The road distance is 258.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Durham (Land) without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £140 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Reading to Durham (Land), including transfers.
Reading to Durham (Land) bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Durham (Land) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Durham (Land) is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 12h 5m.
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 £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Post Office via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Interchange, Bus Station Stand H, Bus Station Stand B, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 12h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £140–200
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Durham (Land) bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Durham (Land) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Durham (Land) is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Reading to Durham (Land).
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