The average train between Reading and North Shields takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to North Shields. 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 hourly between Reading and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at North Shields station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Reading to North Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to North Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Reading and North Shields is 397.2 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a train from Reading to North Shields via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Monument in around 4h 27m.