How much is the train ticket from Reading to Darlington?

The cheapest train tickets from Reading to Darlington start from R 2 535. The average price for this train route is around R 5 519. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Reading to Darlington?

The average train journey time from Reading to Darlington is 4h 42m, covering a distance of 343 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 2m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Reading to Darlington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Reading to Darlington departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 17:45.

Train Reading to Darlington from R 1 840

Next train departures

Next departures from Reading to Darlington on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:51	Reading	4h 2m	12:53	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	08:51	Reading	4h 2m	12:53	Darlington	Fastest
Train	08:51	Reading	4h 2m	12:53	Darlington	No tags
Train	08:51	Reading	4h 2m	12:53	Darlington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:09 PM GMT.

Get from Reading to Darlington

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 4 hours 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 535, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 42mAverage duration

343 kmDistance

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 R 2 535

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to Darlington by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Reading to Darlington?
The cheapest train tickets from Reading to Darlington start from R 2 535. The average price for this train route is around R 5 519. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Reading to Darlington?
The average train journey time from Reading to Darlington is 4h 42m, covering a distance of 343 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 2m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Reading to Darlington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Reading to Darlington?
The earliest train from Reading to Darlington departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 17:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 3 224

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R 4 490

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R 2 006

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R 2 028

The cheapest trip from Reading to Darlington was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 006

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 006 to R 8 100 for a train ticket from Reading to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 006, which is on 2025-12-17.