The average train between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne is 393.4 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Newcastle via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 4m.