The average train between Gateshead and Reading takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Gateshead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Gateshead to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Gateshead to Reading train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gateshead and Reading is 392.1 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Farringdon station, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 40m.