The average train between Reading and Gateshead takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Gateshead. 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 Reading and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Gateshead station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Reading to Gateshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Gateshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Reading to Gateshead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Gateshead is 392.1 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Newcastle via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 34m.