The average bus between Gateshead and Reading takes 11h 21m and the fastest bus takes 9h 35m. 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 3 times a day between Gateshead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 11h 21m. 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 Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
Gateshead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.
Gateshead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Gateshead to Reading bus tickets online with National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Gateshead and Reading is 392.1 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 50m.