The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Reading takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Trains run hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Reading is 393.4 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon Without in around 4h 7m.