The average bus between South Shields and Reading takes 9h 55m and the fastest bus takes 9h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields 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 South Shields and Reading. The earliest departure is at 11:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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 South Shields to Reading. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Reading station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
South Shields to Reading bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Reading bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between South Shields and Reading is 395.1 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Reading RailAir via Interchange, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 10m.