Gateshead to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gateshead and Reading takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. 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.

3h 57m
Duration: 306 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 28m

£108–181

Gateshead to Reading train times

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 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:58 PM → 8:53 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
5:24 PM → 9:11 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
5:27 PM → 9:26 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
5:58 PM → 9:53 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 12:26 PM
4h • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:53 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
5:27 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 10:11 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:53 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
5:27 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 10:11 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:53 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
5:27 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 10:11 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:53 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
5:27 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 10:11 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:53 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
5:27 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 10:11 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Oxford Circus station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 28m.

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