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Reading to Durham train route details

First train
First train
07:42
Last train
Last train
21:11
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Durham
Journey time
Journey time
4h 29m
Distance
Distance
232 miles
Price
Price
US$55.89*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern

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10:15
5h 9m, 1 change
Reading
15:24
Durham
CrossCountry
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11:15
4h 59m, 1 change
Reading
16:14
Durham
CrossCountry
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11:18
6h, 3 change
Reading
17:18
Durham
Great Western RailwayEast Midlands Railway
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12:15
5h 8m, 1 change
Reading
17:23
Durham
CrossCountry
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12:18
5h 59m, 3 change
Reading
18:17
Durham
Great Western RailwayEast Midlands Railway
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13:15
4h 51m, 2 change
Reading
18:06
Paris
CrossCountry
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If you travel between Reading and Durham on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

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