How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Reading?

The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Reading start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £112. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Darlington to Reading?

The average train journey time from Darlington to Reading is 4h, covering a distance of 213 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 59m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Darlington to Reading route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Reading?

The earliest train from Darlington to Reading departs at 09:06. And the latest train departs at 15:06.

Train Darlington to Reading from £40

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Darlington to Reading on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:55	Darlington	4h 7m	11:02	Reading	No tags
Train	06:55	Darlington	4h 12m	11:07	Reading	No tags
Train	06:55	Darlington	4h 9m	11:04	Reading	No tags
Train	14:11	Darlington	5h 28m	19:39	Reading	No tags
Train	15:12	Darlington	5h 28m	20:40	Reading	No tags

Get from Darlington to Reading

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just £75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4hAverage duration

213 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £75

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Reading by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Reading start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £112. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Darlington to Reading?
The average train journey time from Darlington to Reading is 4h, covering a distance of 213 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 59m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Darlington to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Reading?
The earliest train from Darlington to Reading departs at 09:06. And the latest train departs at 15:06.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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£40

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£40

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The cheapest trip from Darlington to Reading was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Darlington to Reading as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £40 to £349 for a train ticket from Darlington to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £40, which is on 2025-12-16.