The distance between Reading and Durham is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Reading to Durham by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Durham.
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Take the bus to Wakefield Northbound Coach Park M1 and then to Darlington.
There are several options for getting from Reading to Durham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Reading and Durham is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Reading and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Durham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Durham. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Durham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and LNER run train services between Reading and Durham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reading and Durham. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reading to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wakefield Northbound Coach Park M1, Darlington and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand F. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Reading and Durham. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reading and Durham. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £235($280) | 5 times a week | 620km (385 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 30m | £300($355) | 5 times a week | 582km (362 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | £115($135) | hourly | 490km (304 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | £34($40) | 4 times a week | 470km (292 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £73($86) | on demand | 417km (259 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.