The average bus between Gateshead and Reading takes 9h 38m and the fastest bus takes 8h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gateshead to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Gateshead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gateshead to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Reading station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Gateshead to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Gateshead to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Gateshead to Reading bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Gateshead and Reading is 392.1 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 17m.