Travelling by Train

Stephen stops at Darlington on his way to Durham. At what time does he arrive at Durham?
Age
14 to 16
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Problem



Stephen leaves Middlesbrough by train at 09:00. The train travels the first 27 km at 96 km per hour. It then stops at Darlington for 3 minutes, before travelling the remaining 29 km to Durham at the same speed.

At what time does Stephen arrive in Durham?

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